shiny
UK: ˈʃaɪni | US: ˈʃaɪni
adj. reflecting light; bright or glossy
adj. (figuratively) superficially attractive or impressive
shine<to emit/bright light> + y<adjective suffix>
Etymology Origin:
The word "shiny" derives from the Old English "scīnan" (to shine) + the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives meaning "characterized by" or "full of." The root "shine" traces back to Proto-Germanic *skīnaną, related to brightness or radiance. Over time, "-y" was added to create a descriptive term for objects or surfaces that reflect light vividly. The figurative sense ("superficially attractive") emerged later, likening visual brightness to shallow appeal.
The polished car looked shiny under the sunlight.
She wore a shiny silver dress to the party.
The toy’s shiny surface caught the child’s attention.
His argument was shiny but lacked substance.
Raindrops left the leaves shiny and fresh.