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Synonyms of shining

34 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for shining is brilliant. Other synonyms of shining are lit, luminous, resplendent, lucent and lustrous. The opposite of shining is dark.

Synonyms and similar words for shining

adjectiveEmitting light.

adjectiveReflecting light.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • fulgentShining brilliantly; radiant.
  • aglowGlowing; radiant.
  • alightOften followed by with: shining with light; luminous, radiant; also, brightly coloured; vivid.
  • beamfulBeamy; radiant; luminous.
  • beamsomeShedding or emitting beams (of light, etc.); radiant.
  • beamyShowing or emitting rays of light; beaming; radiant; shining.
  • brilliantShining brightly.
  • effulgent literaryRadiant, resplendent, shining.
  • illuminating
  • lambent
  • lightedFilled with light; illuminated.
  • litIlluminated.
  • lucentEmitting light; shining, luminous.
  • luciferous
  • lucificProducing light.
  • luminantThat illuminates; luminous.
  • luminiferousProducing or transmitting light; luminous.
  • lustrousAs if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.
  • orientOf a pearl or other gem: of great brilliance and value; (by extension) bright, lustrous.
  • radiant
  • refulgentResplendent, or shining brightly and radiantly.
  • resplendentShining brilliantly; gleaming; radiant.
  • sheenyBright; radiant; shining.
  • profulgent obsoleteShining out; gleaming.

Opposite of shining

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • darkTransmitting, reflecting, or receiving inadequate light to render timely discernment or comprehension.

Meaning of shining

  1. adjective Emitting light.
  2. adjective Reflecting light.
  3. adjective Having a high polish or sheen.

Full definition of shining

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Questions about synonyms of shining

What is another word for shining?
Shining has 34 synonyms on Word.ws, such as brilliant, lit, luminous, resplendent, lucent, lustrous, orient and refulgent.
What is the opposite of shining?
The opposite of shining is dark.
What does shining mean?
Shining means emitting light.

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