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shining vs glossy

glossy vs shining

shining and glossy both are nouns.

shining and glossy both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shining Yes Yes No No
glossy Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, shining and glossy are synonyms defined as:
  • shining and glossy: reflecting light
Other synonyms of shining include glistening, lustrous, sheeny, shiny.
shining (noun) glossy (noun)
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper
a magazine printed on good quality paper
shining (adjective) glossy (adjective)
marked by exceptional merit superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
reflecting light reflecting light
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
Difference between shining and glossy

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