shining

Definition

  • adjective: producing or reflecting a bright, steady light
  • adjective: emitting or reflecting light
  • synonyms: radiant, illustrious, glistening

Examples

  • The firefighter who rescued us was our 'knight in shining armor'.

  • Her latest movie is a 'shining' example of what a film can be.

  • She is still waiting for her 'knight in shining armor'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Have you been reading newspapers? - Have you been reading anything? - Books. Good. What sort of books? Adventure books, mainly. You know, knights in shining armour, exploring strange lands and stuff, and silly princesses always getting in the way. Ah! Well, this is why I'm here to help. (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas