shininess
adjectiveHow many syllables in shininess?
There are 3 syllables in the word shininess.How to pronounce shininess:
Definition of shininess:
- shininess (adjective):
- having a smooth glossy surface
Synonyms for shininess:
brightness
burnish
effulgence
fire
flame
fluorescence
glare
gleam
glint
gloss
glow
incandescence
light
luminescence
luster
lustre
patina
polish
radiance
radiancy
refulgence
refulgency
sheen
shimmer
shine
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Antonyms for shininess:
darkness
dullness
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