shining

Etymology

adj

1. Emitting light.
   'Twas early June, the new grass was flourishing everywheres, the posies in the yard—peonies and such—in full bloom, the sun was shining, and the water of the bay was blue, with light green streaks where the shoal showed. 1913, Joseph C. Lincoln, chapter 1, in Mr. Pratt's Patients
2. Reflecting light.
3. Having a high polish or sheen.
4. Having exceptional merit.
   a shining example

verb

1. present participle and gerund of shine

noun

1. A bright emission of light; a gleam.