shine meaning and definition

SHINE noun

Definition of shine (noun)

1. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
   • synonyms: effulgence, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency

SHINE verb

Definition of shine (verb)

1. be bright by reflecting or casting light
   • "Drive carefully--the wet road reflects"
   • synonyms: reflect
2. emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
   • "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
   • synonyms: beam
3. be shiny, as if wet
   • "His eyes were glistening"
   • synonyms: gleam, glint, glisten, glitter
4. be distinguished or eminent
   • "His talent shines"
5. be clear and obvious
   • "A shining example"
6. have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
   • "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
   • synonyms: beam, glow, radiate
7. throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
   • "Shine the light on that window, please"
8. touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
   • "Light fell on her face"; "The sun shone on the fields"; "The light struck the golden necklace"; "A strange sound struck my ears"
   • synonyms: fall, strike
9. 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"
   • synonyms: beam, glow, radiate
10. make (a surface) shine
    • "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
    • synonyms: polish, smooth, smoothen