shining

• Beschreibt etwas, das Licht reflektiert oder hell leuchtet; wird auch metaphorisch für etwas Hervorragendes oder Außergewöhnliches verwendet.

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.

   Glänzend

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

   Synonymebrightbrilliantgleamingglisteningglossyglowinglustrousradiantsparkling

   Antonymedarkdimdullgloomylacklustermatte

2. Made smooth and brightB1formal

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

   Glänzend

   • 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.

   Synonymebrightburnishedgleaminglustrouspolishedshiny

   Antonymedullmatteroughunpolished

3. Exceptional meritB2formal

   Outstandingly good or excellent; remarkable.

   Herausragend

   • 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.

   Synonymebrilliantdistinguishedexceptionalillustriousoutstandingremarkablesplendidsuperb

   Antonymebadinferiormediocreordinarypoorunremarkable

• Substantiv, das das Handeln oder den Vorgang bezeichnet, einer Oberfläche durch Reiben oder Auftragen von Wachs Glätte und Glanz zu verleihen.

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

unzählbar

1. Polishing or buffingB2formal

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

   Polieren

   • 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.

   Synonymepolishingwaxing

• Verb, das das Ausstrahlen oder Reflektieren von Licht bezeichnet oder das Polieren von etwas, um es zum Glänzen zu bringen.

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

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Emit or reflect lightA1formal

   To produce or reflect light brightly.

   Leuchten

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

   Synonymebeamflashgleamglimmerglistenglitterglowradiatesparkletwinkle

2. Polish or make brightA2formal

   To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.

   Zum Glänzen bringen

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

   Synonymebrightenbuffburnishglosspolishrub

   Antonymedimdullobscuretarnish

3. Excel or perform outstandinglyB1informal

   To perform very well or be excellent in something.

   Hervorragen

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

   Synonymeexceloutshinesparklestand outstar

   Antonymefailflop

Phrasal-Variantenshine atshine up