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Definition of shiny adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

shiny

adjective
 
/ˈʃaɪni/
 
/ˈʃaɪni/
(comparative shinier, superlative shiniest)
Idioms
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  1. smooth and bright; reflecting the light
    • shiny black hair
    • a shiny object/surface
    • His face was red and shiny.
    Extra Examples
    • A shiny red car was parked in the drive.
    • He looked very smart in his grey suit and shiny black shoes.
    • The tabletop is smooth and shiny.
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    Oxford Collocations DictionaryShiny is used with these nouns:
    • apple
    • armour
    • brass
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Idioms
shiny new
  1. (approving) very new and attractive
    • shiny new stuff/software
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