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Synonyms of shiny

8 similar words · 11 opposite words

Another word for shiny is shining. Other synonyms of shiny are gleamy, glisteny, mirrorlike, mirrory and relucent. The opposite of shiny is dull.

Synonyms and similar words for shiny

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Opposite of shiny

adjectiveReflecting light.

  • dullNot shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
  • flat
  • matteDull; not reflective of light.

adjectiveEmitting light.

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

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Meaning of shiny

  1. adjective Reflecting light.
  2. adjective Emitting light.
  3. adjective Excellent; remarkable.

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Questions about synonyms of shiny

What is another word for shiny?
Shiny has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shining, gleamy, glisteny, mirrorlike, mirrory, relucent, splendent and zazzy.
What is the opposite of shiny?
The opposite of shiny is dull. Other antonyms of shiny are dark, matte and flat.
What does shiny mean?
Shiny means reflecting light.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: shiny (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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