shining

marked by exceptional merit

• “had shining virtues and few faults”
• “a shining example”

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• “bright silver candlesticks”
• “a burnished brass knocker”
• “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”
• “rows of shining glasses”
• “shiny black patents”

abounding with sunlight

• “a bright sunny day”
• “one shining norming” John Muir
• “when it is warm and shiny”

reflecting light

• “glistening bodies of swimmers”
• “the horse”
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the work of making something shine by polishing it

• “the shining of shoes provided a meager living”