shine (Meaning)
shine (n)
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
shine (v)
be bright by reflecting or casting light
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
be shiny, as if wet
be distinguished or eminent
be clear and obvious
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
make (a surface) shine
shine (v. i.)
To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by night.
To be bright by reflection of light; to gleam; to be glossy; as, to shine like polished silver.
To be effulgent in splendor or beauty.
To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers; as, to shine in courts; to shine in conversation.
Shining; sheen.
shine (v. t.)
To cause to shine, as a light.
To make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light; as, in hunting, to shine the eyes of a deer at night by throwing a light on them.
shine (n.)
The quality or state of shining; brightness; luster, gloss; polish; sheen.
Sunshine; fair weather.
A liking for a person; a fancy.
Caper; antic; row.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shine
shine Sentence Examples
- The stars twinkled and shone brightly in the night sky.
- The sun's golden rays illuminated the city, making it shine with vibrancy.
- The polished surface of the crystal reflected the light and shone like a thousand diamonds.
- The pristine snow glistened and shone like a shimmering tapestry.
- The metallic armor glimmered and shone, signaling the approaching army.
- The pearls shimmered and shone, adding an elegant touch to the necklace.
- The tears welled up in her eyes and glistened like a thousand stars.
- The fire crackled and shone, casting a warm glow on the faces around it.
- The beacon shone brightly, guiding sailors through the treacherous waters.
- The child's eyes sparkled with wonder and shone with a sense of hope.
FAQs About the word shine
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light, be bright by reflecting or casting light, emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light, be shiny,
ray,glow, radiate, beam, fire, glimmer, flare, sparkle, illuminate, flame
blacken, blacken, darken,darken, lower,lower, lour,lour
The stars twinkled and shone brightly in the night sky.
The sun's golden rays illuminated the city, making it shine with vibrancy.
The polished surface of the crystal reflected the light and shone like a thousand diamonds.
The pristine snow glistened and shone like a shimmering tapestry.
