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shiny

[/ˈʃaɪni/]
adjective
brilhante
1. reflecting light brightly; having a smooth, glossy surface
She wore a shiny new dress to the party.
Ela usava um vestido novo e brilhante na festa.
2. polished and smooth in appearance
The shiny leather shoes looked expensive.
Os sapatos de couro brilhante pareciam caros.
3. attractive or impressive
The new car's shiny exterior caught everyone's attention.
O exterior brilhante do carro novo chamou a atenção de todos.
NYC Slang
fresh (as in 'that's a fresh/shiny new fit')
Synonyms
glossybrightlustrousgleamingpolished
Antonyms
dullmattedarktarnished

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brilhante
most common usage
General Brazilian
reluzente
more literary or formal
Portugal
brilhante
standard usage, same as Brazil
Portugal
lustroso
less common, more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

shiny object - something new and attractive that distracts from more important matters
all that glitters is not gold - appearance can be deceiving, even if something looks shiny
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