01 Word definition

shiny

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is SHINY a word?

Yes. SHINY is a 5-letter adjective. having a shiny surface or coating Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SHINY?

S-H-I-N-Y

SHINY contains 5 letters, begins with S, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. having a shiny surface or coating

    glazed fabrics

2adjective

  1. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

    bright silver candlesticks
Synonyms
glazedbrightburnishedlustrousshining
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends10points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SHINY spelled?

S1H2I3N4Y5
Starts withSHIFirst 3 letters
Ends withINYLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play SHINY?

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About SHINY.

How do you spell SHINY?

SHINY is spelled S-H-I-N-Y. It contains 5 letters.