shine

/ʃˈaɪn/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

be bright by reflecting or casting light
“Drive carefully--the wet road reflects”
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
“The sun shone bright that day”
be shiny, as if wet
“His eyes were glistening”
be distinguished or eminent
“His talent shines”
be clear and obvious
“A shining example”
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
“Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
“Shine the light on that window, please”
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
“Light fell on her face”
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
“She was beaming with joy”
make (a surface) shine
“shine the silver, please”

noun

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