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Shiny ˈʃaɪni Black Red Adjective Bre Hair Face

Word shiny
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈʃaɪni / NAmE / ˈʃaɪni /
Example
  • shiny black hair
  • his face was red and shiny.
  • a shiny red car was parked in the drive.
  • he looked very smart in his grey suit and shiny black shoes.
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shiny

(adjective)BrE / ˈʃaɪni / NAmE / ˈʃaɪni /
  1. smooth and bright; reflecting the light
    • shiny black hair
    • His face was red and shiny.
  2. very new and attractive
    • shiny new stuff/software

    Extra Examples

    • A shiny red car was parked in the drive.
    • He looked very smart in his grey suit and shiny black shoes.
    • The tabletop is smooth and shiny.
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