shine

n : the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

[syn: {radiance}, {radiancy}, {effulgence}, {refulgence},

{refulgency}]

v 1: be bright by reflecting or casting light [syn: {reflect}]

2: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun

shone bright that day"; "the fire beamed on their faces"

[syn: {beam}]

3: be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening" [syn: {glitter},

{glisten}, {glint}, {gleam}]

4: be distinguished or eminent; "His talent shines"

5: be clear and obvious; "A shining example"

6: esp. of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as

red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the

sauna" [syn: {glow}, {beam}, {radiate}]

7: throw or flash the light of (a lamp, etc.): "Shine the light

on that window, please"

8: touch or seem as if touching; "Light fell on her face"; "The

light struck the golden necklace" [syn: {fall}, {strike}]

9: 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" [syn: {glow}, {beam},

{radiate}]

10: of surfaces; "shine the silver, please"; "shine my shoes"

[syn: {polish}, {smooth}, {smoothen}]