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The shiny coin reflected the light.
What does Shiny mean?
bright and reflective.
Dictionary definition
Bright because light reflects from the surface.
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Shiny in a sentence
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A polished surface can look shiny after it is cleaned.
hard
The writer described the shiny river to create a bright, lively image.
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What does shiny mean?
Shiny means bright and reflective.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to shiny?
Glossy is close in meaning to shiny in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for shiny?
Dull contrasts with shiny in this context.
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MeaningShiny means bright and reflective.
ExampleExample: The shiny coin reflected the light.
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Shiny word family
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noun
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Plural form of shiny when used as a countable noun.
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Hint for students
Shiny means bright because light reflects from the surface. Metal, glass, water, and polished objects can look shiny.
Common mix-up
Shiny is not the same as colorful. Something can be colorful without reflecting much light, and something can be shiny even if it is one color.
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Write one sentence that shows shiny without using the word shiny. Model sentence: The polished spoon flashed in the light like a tiny mirror. Clue words: polished, flashed in the light, tiny mirror Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show light reflecting from a surface?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The shiny coin reflected the sunlight." Why does shiny fit better than dusty?
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