Shining and Shiny

shiny - a characteristic of a surface to reflect light. A metallic surface is shiny.
shining - emitting light by reflection from the surface: eg. the moon is shining (reflecting light from the sun)

shininggirlWhat's the difference between "shining girl" and "shiny girl"?

I've never heard a girl described as 'shining' or 'shiny'.

Why you chose that username for yourself is nobody's business but your own.

Rover

It doesn't make sense to you at all?
I mean a girl who has light in her soul, in her mind, in her thoughts.
A girl who shines
A girl who is bright
Things like that. I know it is not an expression in English. I have made it myself. doesn't it make sense at all?

shininggirlI know it is not an expression in English. I have made it myself. doesn't it make sense at all?

Yes, it does make some sense. "Radiant" is a better synonym. It is used to describe the glow of happiness.

The bride was radiant in her white gown.

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How's this for a coincidence?

My wife came home this afternoon with a new book she'd bought — 'The Shining Girls' by Lauren Beukes.

I'll tell you what it's about when I've read it.

Rover

Shining girl is possible, but the context would have to be made clear. The word "shiny" cannot be used to describe a person. It's derogatory in that usage.

Even when used with inanimate objects, the word "shiny" has a slightly negative connotation. For example, the sentence, "He got a shiny new bike for Xmas.", would only be used for a child's bike, and even then it sounds a little condescending. If used to describe an adult's bike, it would raise eyebrows, like what are you trying to say about this person. Now try using this questionable word to d

ClivePerhaps you are right.Although I don't feel anything derogatory about the simple term 'shiny girl'. It just sounds a bit new-age-y to me. 'Shining girl' does sound more stylish..Clive

What's the meaning of "new-age-y"?

Anyway, what a nice coincidence Rover_KE