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

  • (..) Blackgate Prison, where a thousand men have languished under the name of this man: Harvey Dent. Who has been held up to you as the shining example of justice! We're just gonna keep moving you till we can get you in front of a camera. You have been supplied with a false idol to stop you (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises