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Adjectives commonly used to describe "shine" — vivid descriptors for richer, more specific prose.
(n)
(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
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The star that is closest to the Earth.
(adj)
Free from sin or guilt.
Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
(informal, by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
Dated spelling of cookie.
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
Highly intelligent.
Easily giving way under pressure.
Made of, or relating to, gold.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of metal.
Having a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
Lasting forever; unending.
(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
British standard spelling of luster (shine, etc.).
Of a blue hue.
Of or pertaining to a god.
(of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.
Resembling silver in color, shiny white.
Light in color.
(figurative) Strongly or sublimely beautiful or pleasurable.
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive.
The color of grass and leaves; a primary additive color midway between yellow and blue which is evoked by light between roughly 495–570 nm.
Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent.
Not constant; wavering.
Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
Minor; small in amount
Not bright or colorful.
(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.
Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily; bright to the degree that dazzles.
(v)
To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.
As if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.
The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).
Radiating light and/or heat.
(intransitive) To socialize with different people at a social event.
Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
Covered with or containing oil.
Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.
Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace.
Relating to the sky or outer space, regarded as the realm of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.
Containing a lot of grease or fat.
A clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
Shiny and colourful, and thus pleasing to the eye.
Deliberately misleading or cheating.
(colloquial) A modal used to express a future action that is being planned or prepared for in the present.
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.