Definition of Shine

Noun

  • the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

Verb

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

39 unscramble word found using the letters shine.
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