shine
Nouns
- (n) the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light effulgence, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, radiance,
Verbs
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(v) be bright by reflecting or casting light
- Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
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(v) emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
- The sun shone bright that day
- The fire beamed on their faces
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(v) be shiny, as if wet
- His eyes were glistening
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(v) be distinguished or eminent
- His talent shines
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(v) be clear and obvious
- A shining example
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(v) have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
- Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
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(v) throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
- Shine the light on that window, please
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(v) 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
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(v) 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
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(v) make (a surface) shine
- shine the silver, please
- polish my shoes