shiningly
|shin-ing-ly|
B2
/ˈʃaɪnɪŋli/
(shine)
emitting light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shiningly' originates from the Old English word 'scīnan,' where 'scīnan' meant 'to shine.'
Historical Evolution
'scīnan' transformed into the Middle English word 'shinen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'shine.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to emit light,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shines or glows brightly.
The stars shone shiningly in the clear night sky.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 21:20
