shining

• يصف شيئًا يعكس الضوء أو يكون لامعًا؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا مجازًا لوصف شيء متميز أو بارز.

Describes something that reflects light or is bright; also used metaphorically to describe something excellent or outstanding.

1. Reflecting lightA2formal

   Giving out or reflecting bright light; gleaming.

   لامع

   • The sun was shining brightly in the sky.
   • Her eyes were shining with happiness.
   • The polished floor was shining like a mirror.

   المرادفاتbrightbrilliantgleamingglisteningglossyglowinglustrousradiantsparkling

   الأضدادdarkdimdullgloomylacklustermatte

2. Made smooth and brightB1formal

   Having a surface that has been polished or rubbed to reflect light.

   لامع

   • He wore a pair of shining black shoes.
   • The silverware was shining after being polished.
   • The car's hood was shining from the fresh wax.

   المرادفاتbrightburnishedgleaminglustrouspolishedshiny

   الأضدادdullmatteroughunpolished

3. Exceptional meritB2formal

   Outstandingly good or excellent; remarkable.

   بارز

   • She gave a shining performance in the play.
   • He is a shining example of dedication and hard work.
   • The student's shining achievement earned her a scholarship.

   المرادفاتbrilliantdistinguishedexceptionalillustriousoutstandingremarkablesplendidsuperb

   الأضدادbadinferiormediocreordinarypoorunremarkable

• اسم يدل على فعل أو عملية جعل سطح الشيء أملس ولامعًا عن طريق الفرك أو تلميعه بالشمع أو ما شابه ذلك. ويشمل أيضًا معنى الإشراق واللمعان وإصدار الضوء.

A noun referring to the act or process of making a surface smooth and glossy through rubbing or applying wax.

غير معدود

1. Polishing or buffingB2formal

   The act of making a surface smooth and glossy by rubbing or applying wax.

   تلميع

   • The shining of the silverware took several hours.
   • He spent the afternoon on the shining of his car's paintwork.
   • Professional shining of floors can make them look brand new.

   المرادفاتpolishingwaxing

• فعل يدل على إصدار الضوء أو عكسه، أو على تلميع شيء ما لإكسابه لمعانًا.

A verb used to indicate the act of emitting or reflecting light, or to polish something to make it bright.

فعل شاذ

1. Emit or reflect lightA1formal

   To produce or reflect light brightly.

   يُضيء

   • The sun shines brightly in the sky.
   • Stars shine at night.
   • Her eyes shine with happiness.

   المرادفاتbeamflashgleamglimmerglistenglitterglowradiatesparkletwinkle

2. Polish or make brightA2formal

   To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.

   تلميع وصقل

   • He shines his shoes every morning.
   • She shines the silverware before dinner.
   • Polish the table until it shines.

   المرادفاتbrightenbuffburnishglosspolishrub

   الأضدادdimdullobscuretarnish

3. Excel or perform outstandinglyB1informal

   To perform very well or be excellent in something.

   التألق والتفوق

   • She really shines at public speaking.
   • He shines in mathematics competitions.
   • The band shines during live performances.

   المرادفاتexceloutshinesparklestand outstar

   الأضدادfailflop

الصيغ المركّبةshine atshine up