shine
nouns
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
verbs
be bright by reflecting or casting light
"Drive carefully--the wet road reflects"
is derived from
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
"The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
be distinguished or eminent
"His talent shines"
is a type of (narrower)
have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
"John is rich"; "This is not a good answer"
be clear and obvious
"A shining example"
is a type of (narrower)
have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
"John is rich"; "This is not a good answer"
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
"Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
"Shine the light on that window, please"
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"
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"
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