shine (n.)

  1. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

    [ Syn: radiance , radiancy , effulgence , refulgence , refulgency ]

    shine (v.)

  1. be bright by reflecting or casting light; Drive carefully--the wet road reflects

    [ Syn: reflect ]

  2. make (a surface) shine; shine the silver, please; polish my shoes

    [ Syn: polish , smooth , smoothen ]

  3. 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 ]

  4. be shiny, as if wet; His eyes were glistening

    [ Syn: glitter , glisten , glint , gleam ]

  5. be distinguished or eminent; His talent shines'

  6. be clear and obvious; A shining example'

  7. have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna

    [ Syn: glow , beam , radiate ]

  8. throw or flash the light of (a lamp); Shine the light on that window, please'

  9. 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

    [ Syn: fall , strike ]

  10. 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

    [ Syn: glow , beam , radiate ]

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