shiny

• Beschreibt eine Oberfläche, die Licht reflektiert, oft glänzend, hell oder poliert, besonders bei neuen oder sauberen Dingen.

Describes a surface that reflects light, often used to indicate something new, bright, or polished.

1. Reflecting lightA2formal

   Having a surface that reflects light, often appearing bright or glossy.

   Glänzend

   • The shiny new car gleamed in the sunlight.
   • Her hair was so shiny it looked like silk.
   • The polished floor was extremely shiny.

   Synonymebrightburnishedgleamingglisteningglossylustrouspolishedradiantsheenysparkling

   Antonymedullflatmatte

2. Having a glossy surface or coatingA2formal

   Covered with a substance that gives a bright, reflective finish.

   Glänzend

   • The apple had a shiny red skin.
   • He wore a shiny suit to the party.
   • The magazine cover was printed on shiny paper.

   Synonymeburnishedgleamingglisteningglossylustrouspolishedsheenyshiningsleek

   Antonymedullflatlusterlessmatte

3. Made smooth and bright by rubbingB1formal

   Having a sheen or glow produced by polishing or wear.

   Glänzend

   • The old silverware was polished until it was shiny.
   • His shoes were so shiny you could see your reflection in them.
   • The stones in the riverbed were smooth and shiny from the water.

   Synonymeburnishedgleamingglossylustrouspolishedshiningsleek

   Antonymedimdullflatlusterlessmatte