Meaning of shine in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ʃaɪn/

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1. Verb

   shine

   Etymology

   Old English scīnan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schijnen and German scheinen

   Definitions

   1. be bright by reflecting or casting light

   Examples

   • « Drive carefully--the wet road reflects »
2. 2. emit light

   Examples

   • « be bright, as of the sun or a light »
   • « The sun shone bright that day »
   • « The fire beamed on their faces »
3. 3. be shiny, as if wet

   Examples

   • « His eyes were glistening »
4. 4. be distinguished or eminent

   Examples

   • « His talent shines »
5. 5. be clear and obvious

   Examples

   • « A shining example »
6. 6. especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink

   Examples

   • « Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna »
7. 7. throw or flash the light of (a lamp, etc.)

   Examples

   • « Shine the light on that window, please »
8. 8. touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

   Examples

   • « Light fell on her face »
   • « The sun shone on the fields »
   • « The light struck the golden necklace »
   • « A strange sound struck my ears »
9. 9. experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

   Examples

   • « She was beaming with joy »
   • « Her face radiated with happiness »
10. 10. (of surfaces) make shine

    Examples

    • « shine the silver, please »
    • « polish my shoes »

11. Noun

    shine

    Definitions

    1. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light