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shine
Definition
(noun) the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
Synonyms
:
effulgence
,
radiance
,
radiancy
,
refulgence
,
refulgency
Definition
(verb) be bright by reflecting or casting light
Synonyms
:
reflect
Example Sentence
Drive carefully--the wet road reflects
Definition
(verb) emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
Synonyms
:
beam
Example Sentence
The sun shone bright that day
The fire beamed on their faces
Definition
(verb) be shiny, as if wet
Synonyms
:
gleam
,
glint
,
glisten
,
glitter
Example Sentence
His eyes were glistening
Definition
(verb) be distinguished or eminent
Example Sentence
His talent shines
Definition
(verb) be clear and obvious
Example Sentence
A shining example
Definition
(verb) have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
Synonyms
:
beam
,
glow
,
radiate
Example Sentence
Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
Definition
(verb) throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
Example Sentence
Shine the light on that window, please
Definition
(verb) touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
Synonyms
:
fall
,
strike
Example Sentence
Light fell on her face
The sun shone on the fields
The light struck the golden necklace
A strange sound struck my ears
Definition
(verb) experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
Synonyms
:
beam
,
glow
,
radiate
Example Sentence
She was beaming with joy
Her face radiated with happiness
Definition
(verb) make (a surface) shine
Synonyms
:
polish
,
smooth
,
smoothen
Example Sentence
shine the silver, please
polish my shoes
Word used in video below:
text: a bit of a shine to me.
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