1noun
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
“the shining of shoes provided a meager living”
01 Word definition
shining
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is SHINING a word?
Yes. SHINING is a 7-letter noun. the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-H-I-N-I-N-GHow do you spell SHINING?
SHINING contains 7 letters, begins with S, and ends with G.
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2adjective
marked by exceptional merit
“had shining virtues and few faults”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗polishing
02 Letter breakdown
How is SHINING spelled?
S1H2I3N4I5N6G7
03 Word-game status
Can you play SHINING?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About SHINING.
How do you spell SHINING?
SHINING is spelled S-H-I-N-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.