Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Shining

Shining , adjective

1.
Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor.
Fish... with their fins and shining scales. — Milton
2.
Splendid; illustrious; brilliant; distinguished; conspicious; as, a shining example of charity.
3.
Having the surface smooth and polished; -- said of leaves, the surfaces of shells, etc.
True paradise... inclosed with shining rock. — Milton
Some in a brilliant buckle bind her waist, Some round her neck a circling light display. — Gay
His sparkling blade about his head he blest. — Spenser

Shining , noun

Emission or reflection of light.