shiny

UK
/ˈʃaɪni/
US
/ˈʃaɪni/

Translations

shinyadjective
shinier
Comp.
shiniest
Super.
UK
/ˈʃaɪni/
US
/ˈʃaɪni/
The shiny car caught everyone's attention.
Блестящий автомобиль привлёк внимание всех.
Her shiny smile brightened the room.
Её сияющая улыбка осветила комнату.
The shiny jewelry was displayed in the window.
Сверкающие украшения были выставлены на витрине.
shinynoun
shinies
pl
UK
/ˈʃaɪni/
US
/ˈʃaɪni/
Informal slang meaning ‘an attractive new object or distraction’; used mainly in plural as “shinies”

Definitions

shinyadjective
Having a bright, glossy, or reflective surface.
The shiny car caught everyone's attention as it drove down the street.
Appearing new or polished, often implying attractiveness or appeal.
She wore a shiny new dress to the party, which made her stand out in the crowd.
Radiating or reflecting light; luminous.
The shiny stars lit up the night sky, creating a beautiful view.
Informal, often ironic: superficially attractive or novel but lacking depth or substance, especially of ideas, initiatives, or gadgets.
The committee was distracted by a shiny new proposal that ultimately solved none of their problems.
shinynoun
An attractive new object, gadget, or idea that draws attention, often regarded as superficial or distracting (informal).
He kept chasing the latest shinies instead of finishing the project.