shining

/ˈshī-niŋ/

adjective

  1. emitting or reflecting light

  2. bright and often splendid in appearance : resplendent

  3. possessing a distinguished quality : illustrious

verb

  1. to emit rays of light

  2. to be bright by reflection of light

  3. to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished

noun phrase

  1. a man who behaves in a very brave way

  2. a man who is the perfect romantic partner for a woman

The firefighter who rescued us was our knight in shining armor.