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

  • (..) All we have to do is wait until they are deep in their sleep. How long is this going to take? Well, this sucks! Wake up, Mr Alex. Rise and shining. Wakey-waking, Mr Alex! Wake up! Alex! You suck your thumb? Where are we? What the heck is going on? (..)
    2005 Madagascar