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[ adjective ] reflecting light
Synonyms Examples "glistening bodies of swimmers" "the horse's glossy coat" "lustrous auburn hair" "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet" "shining white enamel" Used in print (Robert A. Futterman, The Future of Our Cities....)Fear of the competition - always a great motivating force in the American economy - makes retailers who do not have suburban operations exaggerate both the volume and the profitability of their rival 's shiny new branches . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
Examples "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" Related terms |
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