Hyphenation of shining

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word shining? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

shin-ing

Definitions of shining:

1.
The work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
The shining of shoes provided a meager living Every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing
2.
Marked by exceptional merit
Had shining virtues and few faults A shining example
3.
Made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing
Reflecting a sheen or glow Bright silver candlesticks A burnished brass knocker She brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves Rows of shining glasses Shiny black patents
4.
Reflecting light
Glistening bodies of swimmers The horse's glossy coat Lustrous auburn hair Saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet Shining white enamel

Synonyms of shining:

adj superior
adj bright, burnished, lustrous, shiny, polished
adj bright, shiny, sunshiny, sunny, clear
adj glistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shiny, bright
noun polishing, work

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