English dictionary

shine

/S//aI/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

noun.attribute

Synonyms effulgence radiance radiancy refulgence refulgency

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality or state of shining; brightness; luster, gloss; polish; sheen.

noun

Source: webster1913

be bright by reflecting or casting light

verb.weather

Synonyms reflect

Source: WordNet 3.0
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

verb.weather

Synonyms beam

Source: WordNet 3.0
be shiny, as if wet

verb.perception

Synonyms gleam glint glisten glitter

Source: WordNet 3.0
be distinguished or eminent

verb.stative

Examples
His talent shines.

Source: WordNet 3.0
be clear and obvious

verb.stative

Source: WordNet 3.0
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

verb.perception

Synonyms beam glow radiate

Source: WordNet 3.0
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

verb.weather

Examples
Shine the light on that window, please.

Source: WordNet 3.0
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

verb.stative

Synonyms fall strike

Source: WordNet 3.0
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

verb.emotion

Source: WordNet 3.0
make (a surface) shine

verb.contact

Examples
Shine the silver, please.

Synonyms polish smooth smoothen

Source: WordNet 3.0
To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun <i>shines</i> by day; the moon <i>shines</i> by night.

verb

Source: webster1913
To cause to shine, as a light.

verb

Source: webster1913