English dictionary
shine
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
verb
- make (a surface) shine
verb
- experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
verb
- have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
verb
- be shiny, as if wet
verb
- touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
verb
- be clear and obvious
verb
- be distinguished or eminent
verb
- throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
verb
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
verb
- be bright by reflecting or casting light
Example sentences
shine the silver, please
polish my shoes
She was beaming with joy
Her face radiated with happiness
Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
His eyes were glistening
Light fell on her face
The sun shone on the fields
The light struck the golden necklace
A strange sound struck my ears
A shining example
His talent shines
Shine the light on that window, please
The sun shone bright that day
The fire beamed on their faces
Drive carefully — the wet road reflects