shiny
Correct spelling, explanation: shiny is the correct spelling because it is made from the word shine. Shine ends with e so when we add y to it, e is omitted. This is an orthography rule, so shiny is correct and shiney is wrong.
Definition of shiny:
adjective, bright, sparkling
I really like the shiny silver metal accents on the furniture.
This dress is too shiny, it’s more suitable for New Year’s Eve party.
shiney
Incorrect spelling, explanation: this spelling is incorrect because when y is added to a word ending with e, the vowel e is skipped. For example grease → greasy. And in the same way: shine → shiny. Not shiney, but shiny is the correct form.
shinny
Incorrect spelling
schiny
Incorrect spelling
shinie
Incorrect spelling
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