the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
[ Syn: radiance , radiancy , effulgence , refulgence , refulgency ]
shine (n.)
be bright by reflecting or casting light; Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
[ Syn: reflect ]
make (a surface) shine; shine the silver, please; polish my shoes
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; The sun shone bright that day; The fire beamed on their faces
[ Syn: beam ]
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; The sun shone on the fields; The light struck the golden necklace; A strange sound struck my ears
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