the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it; the shining of shoes provided a meager living; every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing

[ Syn: polishing ]

marked by exceptional merit; had shining virtues and few faults; a shining example'

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; bright silver candlesticks; a burnished brass knocker; she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves; rows of shining glasses; shiny black patents

[ Syn: bright , burnished , lustrous , shiny ]

reflecting light; glistening bodies of swimmers; the horses glossy coat; lustrous auburn hair; saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet; shining white enamel

[ Syn: glistening , glossy , lustrous , sheeny , shiny ]