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

  • (..) Well, not you, obviously, but some people. You think this is just a magazine, hmm? This is not just a magazine. This is a shining beacon of hope for- oh, I don't know- let's say a young boy growing up in Rhode Island with six brothers... pretending to go to soccer practice (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada