shiny
gb/ʃˈaɪni/ us/ʃˈaɪni/
A2
Engels
~ 9600
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
unknown
A2
property
1
smooth, bright, and glossy
Looking bright and smooth because light bounces off the surface.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is shiny
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use 'bright' instead of 'shiny' for surfaces. Use 'shiny' for things like hair, shoes, metal, or floors that reflect light because they are smooth or polished. Also, 'shine' is the verb (The shoes shine), while 'shiny' is the adjective (The shoes are shiny).
Synoniemen
glossy (Often used for paper, photos, and surfaces with a smooth, polished look; slightly more formal.)
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polished (Emphasizes that something has been made shiny by rubbing or cleaning.)
Antoniemen
dull (Describes a surface that does not reflect much light and looks flat or lifeless.)
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matte (Specifically means having a non-shiny, non-reflective surface finish.)
Woordcombinaties
shiny hair
|shiny shoes
|shiny surface
|shiny metal
|shiny car
|shiny coat
Thema's
appearance
|daily_life
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- She ran her fingers through his shiny hair.
- The car's shiny paint reflected the sunset.
- I wiped the table until it was shiny.
- The puppy's shiny coat showed it was healthy.
- The coins were so shiny I could see my face in them.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- His shoes are new and very shiny.
- Please clean the glass until it is shiny.
- The metal plate looks shiny in the sun.
- Her black hair is long and shiny.
- The floor is shiny, so be careful, it may be wet.
adjective
B1
property
2
very new and perfect-looking
Looking new and perfect, with no marks or signs of use.
Gebruikspatroon:
shiny new [noun]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may think 'shiny new' always means physically glossy. In this sense it can also just mean very new and perfect-looking, even when the surface is not literally glossy (for example, a shiny new idea or a shiny new policy in more figurative use).
Synoniemen
brand-new (Focuses on the fact that something has just been bought or made, without the visual idea of shine.)
Antoniemen
worn (Describes something that looks old and used, often with marks or damage.)
Woordcombinaties
shiny new car
|shiny new bike
|shiny new phone
|shiny new toy
|shiny new building
Thema's
appearance
|consumerism
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- He showed off his shiny new car in the driveway.
- The kids were excited about their shiny new bikes.
- They moved into a shiny new apartment building last month.
- She pulled a shiny new phone out of the box.
- Everyone wanted to try the company's shiny new software.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I bought a shiny new laptop yesterday.
- The child held a shiny new toy in his hands.
- They live in a shiny new house near the river.
- He came to school with shiny new shoes.
- We will get a shiny new printer for the office.
adjective
informal
B2
property
3
attractive only because it's new
Used for things that look exciting because they are new, but may not really be better or important.
Gebruikspatroon:
the next shiny [thing]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes think 'shiny' here is only about physical light. In business or tech talk, 'shiny' often means 'new and exciting but maybe not useful or serious'. It is often slightly negative or critical in this figurative use.
Synoniemen
flashy (Suggests something looks attractive on the surface, sometimes in a loud or showy way.)
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trendy (Focuses more on fashion or popularity than on the idea of distraction.)
Antoniemen
substantive (Emphasizes that something has real depth or value, not just surface appeal.)
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reliable (Highlights long-term dependability instead of short-lived excitement.)
Woordcombinaties
shiny new toy
|shiny object
|next shiny thing
|chase shiny objects
Thema's
business
|technology
|psychology
|metaphor
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Stop chasing every shiny new marketing idea and focus on what already works.
- The app looks shiny, but it doesn't actually solve our problem.
- Investors are tired of shiny tech projects that never make a profit.
- He always gets distracted by the next shiny thing at work.
- Managers must look past shiny presentations and ask hard questions about results.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Our boss likes every shiny new idea and then forgets it.
- The website is very shiny, but it is hard to use.
- Do not follow every shiny thing you see on the internet.
- She is not interested in shiny trends; she wants real change.
- This plan is not shiny, but it is simple and it works.
adjective
slang
C1
property
4
slang: excellent; very good
Slang: used to say that something is very good or very cool.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is shiny
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may try to use this slang sense in formal writing or with people who do not know the specific fan culture (for example, from the TV show 'Firefly'). Outside those groups, most people will only understand the normal 'bright and glossy' meaning.
Synoniemen
awesome (Very common slang word with a similar positive meaning; not tied to specific fan communities.)
|
cool (Neutral, widely used slang for 'good' or 'impressive'.)
Antoniemen
lame (Informal; describes something as boring, weak, or not impressive.)
Woordcombinaties
that's shiny
|sounds shiny
|pretty shiny
Thema's
slang
|internet
|gaming
|emotion
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Voorbeelden
- You finished the whole game in one night? Shiny!
- The new expansion looks shiny; I can't wait to play it.
- Shiny, let's get this mission started.
- That cosplay is really shiny, the details are amazing.
- They did a shiny job on the fan-made trailer.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- You got concert tickets? Shiny!
- This new map is shiny; I like it a lot.
- Your drawing is shiny, I love the colors.
- Shiny, we are ready to go now.
- The event was shiny and everyone had fun.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
informal
B2
entity
5
rare color-variant game creature
In some games, a very rare monster or item that looks different in color and shines on the screen.
Gebruikspatroon:
catch a shiny
Veelgemaakte fout:
Outside gaming contexts, most native speakers do not use 'shiny' as a noun. Learners should keep this use inside gaming or fan discussions, and not in general conversation.
Synoniemen
rare variant (A descriptive phrase, not a fixed gaming term; emphasizes that it is a special, hard-to-find version.)
Antoniemen
normal (In gaming talk, the usual version without special colors or effects.)
Woordcombinaties
catch a shiny
|find a shiny
|shiny hunting
|hunt for shinies
Thema's
gaming
|internet
|youth_culture
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Voorbeelden
- I finally caught a shiny after three hours of hunting.
- She screamed when a shiny appeared on her screen.
- Some players spend days trying to find just one shiny.
- Trading a shiny can get you a lot of rare items.
- He posted a screenshot of his first shiny on the forum.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- In this game, a shiny is very hard to find.
- He was so happy when he caught a shiny.
- She likes to do shiny hunting on weekends.
- My friend has three shinies on his team.
- I hope I see a shiny in the next battle.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
shiny
IPA
GB/ʃˈaɪni/
US/ʃˈaɪni/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
shiny (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (shiny)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: shiny
- Comparative: shinier
- Superlative: shiniest
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
bright and shiny
1/bɹˈaɪt ˈænd ʃˈaɪni/
fixed phrase
very bright, clean, and polished
Looking very clean, new, and full of light, often after being washed or polished.
Voorbeelden
- The kitchen was bright and shiny after they finished cleaning.
- She walked in with bright and shiny shoes that caught everyone's eye.
- We want the office looking bright and shiny for the client's visit.
shiny new toy
1/ʃˈaɪni njˈu tˈɔɪ/
idiom
informal
exciting new thing, maybe distraction
A new thing, idea, or project that people get excited about, even if it may not really be useful or important.
Voorbeelden
- Management is treating the new app like a shiny new toy.
- Don't drop a working plan just because a shiny new toy appears.
- For him, every gadget is a shiny new toy he plays with once and then forgets.
shiny object
1/ʃˈaɪni ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/
idiom
informal
distracting new or interesting thing
Something that seems interesting or exciting and makes a person forget what they should really focus on.
Voorbeelden
- Founders must stop chasing every shiny object and stick to their strategy.
- Social media can be a shiny object that pulls your attention away from real work.
- He treats each new business trend as a shiny object and never follows through.