shining
/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: shininger · shiningest · shinings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Emitting light.
Adjective
Examples
'Twas early June, the new grass was flourishing everywheres, the posies in the yard—peonies and such—in full bloom, the sun was shining, and the water of the bay was blue, with light green streaks where the shoal showed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Reflecting light.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A bright emission of light; a gleam.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shining” mean?
Emitting light.
Is “shining” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.