shine

noun

  1. 1

    the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

verb

  1. 1

    make (a surface) shine

    shine the silver, please

    polish my shoes

  2. 2

    experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

    She was beaming with joy

    Her face radiated with happiness

  3. 3

    have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

    Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna

  4. 4

    be shiny, as if wet

    His eyes were glistening

  5. 5

    touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

    Light fell on her face

    The sun shone on the fields

  6. 6

    be clear and obvious

    A shining example

  7. 7

    be distinguished or eminent

    His talent shines

  8. 8

    throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

    Shine the light on that window, please

  9. 9

    emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

    The sun shone bright that day

    The fire beamed on their faces

  10. 10

    be bright by reflecting or casting light

    Drive carefully--the wet road reflects

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