glittering vs shining

glittering

adj
  • Valuable, desirable. 

  • Brightly sparkling. 

noun
  • The appearance of something that glitters. 

shining

adj
  • Having exceptional merit. 

  • Having a high polish or sheen. 

  • Reflecting light. 

  • Emitting light. 

noun
  • A bright emission of light; a gleam. 

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