Unshining

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not shining.

    "Heyst noticed the good form of her brow, the dignity of its width, its unshining whiteness. It was a sculptural forehead."

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"Heyst noticed the good form of her brow, the dignity of its width, its unshining whiteness. It was a sculptural forehead."

Etymology

From un- + shining.

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