shining

• Descreve algo que reflete luz ou é brilhante; também é usado metaforicamente para descrever algo excelente ou notável.

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.

   Brilhante

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

   Sinônimosbrightbrilliantgleamingglisteningglossyglowinglustrousradiantsparkling

   Antônimosdarkdimdullgloomylacklustermatte

2. Made smooth and brightB1formal

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

   Brilhante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrightburnishedgleaminglustrouspolishedshiny

   Antônimosdullmatteroughunpolished

3. Exceptional meritB2formal

   Outstandingly good or excellent; remarkable.

   Excepcional

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrilliantdistinguishedexceptionalillustriousoutstandingremarkablesplendidsuperb

   Antônimosbadinferiormediocreordinarypoorunremarkable

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de tornar uma superfície lisa e brilhante por atrito ou aplicação de cera.

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

incontável

1. Polishing or buffingB2formal

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

   Polimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimospolishingwaxing

• Verbo que indica emitir ou refletir luz, ou polir algo para lhe dar brilho.

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

verbo irregular

1. Emit or reflect lightA1formal

   To produce or reflect light brightly.

   Brilhar

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

   Sinônimosbeamflashgleamglimmerglistenglitterglowradiatesparkletwinkle

2. Polish or make brightA2formal

   To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.

   Polir até brilhar

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

   Sinônimosbrightenbuffburnishglosspolishrub

   Antônimosdimdullobscuretarnish

3. Excel or perform outstandinglyB1informal

   To perform very well or be excellent in something.

   Brilhar

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

   Sinônimosexceloutshinesparklestand outstar

   Antônimosfailflop

Variantes phrasalshine atshine up