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Meaning of shiner
A person or thing that shines, especially a black eye or a highly polished shoe.
Etymology of shiner
The word "shiner" has its roots in the Old English word "scīnan," which means "to shine"
The term has been used since the 17th century to describe something or someone that shines, and its meaning has evolved over time to include various connotations and associations
Synonyms
sparkler
glitter
dazzler
beacon
luminary
radiance
glow
shine
luster
sheen
glimmer
glint
sparkle
flash
twinkle
gleam
beam
ray
light
luminosity
brilliance
resplendence
coruscation
scintillation
flasher
flicker
shimmer
glimmering
glittering
shining
dazzling
luminous
radiant
glowing
beaming
sparkling
twinkling
gleaming
Definitions
- A person or thing that shines, especially a black eye or a highly polished shoe
- * A device that emits a bright light, especially one used for signaling or illumination
- * A person who polishes shoes, especially as a job or profession
Usage Examples
- The boxer's shiner was a result of a brutal punch to the face
- * The shiner on the shoe was so bright it could be seen from across the room
- * The lighthouse was a shiner that guided ships safely to shore
Antonyms
dullness
dimness
darkness
gloom
gloominess
murk
murkiness
obscurity
faintness
weakness
lackluster
dullard
dimwit
nonentity
nobody
insignificance
inconspicuousness
unobtrusiveness
unnoticeability
ordinariness
commonness
plainness
dullness
lackluster
uninspiring
unremarkable
unimpressive