shine1 verbshine2 noun
shineshine1 /ʃaɪn/ ●●● S3 verb (past tense and past participle shone /ʃɒn $ ʃoʊn/) 
WORD ORIGINshine1
Origin:
Old English scinanVERB TABLE
shine
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | shine |
| he, she, it | shines | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | shone |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have shone |
| he, she, it | has shone | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had shone |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will shine |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have shone |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am shining |
| he, she, it | is shining | |
| you, we, they | are shining | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was shining |
| you, we, they | were shining | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been shining |
| he, she, it | has been shining | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been shining |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be shining |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been shining |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Could you move that lamp? It's shining right in my eyes.
- If you're coming, you'd better shine your shoes and put on a clean shirt.
- It wasn't very warm, but at least the sun was shining.
- She could see the lights of Hong Kong shining in the distance.
- You'd better shine your shoes before you go out.
- You've put in a lot of work, and the concert will be your chance to shine.
- You should have your shoes shined before the interview.
- After all, peacock feathers still shine brightly when their owner is dead and stuffed.
- And a glimmer of light was beginning to shine through the darkness.
- But the Sun does not shine all the time: even in perfectly cloudless weather, the Sun still sets at night.
- He had shined on innumerable lessons, sneered at too many ideas, turned thumbs-down on the mind.
- His eyes were deep-set and almost feverish, shining out from under craggy brows.
- Now they shine with luminescent brilliance.
- See love and happiness shining in her own eyes?
- She asked Dot about whether the sun was shining in London, about the school, and about Gloria.
THESAURUSto produce light
to produce bright light: · The sun was shining.
to shine brightly for a very short time, or to shine on and off very quickly many times: · Lightning flashed across the sky.· The police car’s lights were flashing.
to shine with a very strong light which hurts your eyes: · The sun glared in her eyes.
to shine with an unsteady light – used about a flame or light: · The candle flickered and went out.
if stars or lights twinkle, they shine in the dark in a way that seems to change from bright to faint, especially because you are a long way away from them: · stars twinkling in the sky· The harbour lights twinkled in the distance.
especially literary to shine with a warm soft light: · Lights glowed in the windows.
literary to shine very brightly: · The lights of the factory were still blazing.
to shine by reflecting light if something sparkles, it shines with many small bright points when light is on it: · The sea sparkled in the sunlight.· Jewels glittered around her neck.
to shine by reflecting the light – used especially about smooth clean surfaces, or about someone’s eyes or teeth: · The sword’s blade gleamed.· a gleaming sports car· His blue eyes gleamed with amusement.
to shine with quick flashes of light: · The knife glinted in the sunlight.
literary to shine – used about wet or oily surfaces. Used especially when saying that someone’s eyes are full of tears, or someone’s skin is covered in sweat: · As they were leaving, her eyes glistened with tears.· His forehead was glistening with sweat.· The wet chairs glistened in the afternoon sun.
if something catches the light, it shines because it is reflecting light: · Her diamond ring caught the light.
Longman Language Activatorwhen light comes from the sun, a lamp, a surface etc if the sun, a lamp etc shines , it sends out bright light: · It wasn't very warm, but at least the sun was shining.· She could see the lights of Hong Kong shining in the distance.· A light shone in a window of one of the houses.shine in/on: · Could you move that lamp? It's shining right in my eyes.shine brightly: · The streetlights shone brightly and the sidewalks were filled with people.
to make a warm soft light that is not very bright: · The evening sun glowed in the sky.· A few lumps of coal still glowed in the fire.· The windows were glowing with a warm, yellow light.
to shine brightly, especially by throwing back light off a very smooth surface: · A Rolls Royce was parked outside, gleaming in the sunshine.· The floors gleamed, and the house smelled sweetly of soap and fresh air.· The old walnut dining table gleamed under the chandelier.gleam with: · On his left was the galley, a tiny kitchen gleaming with stainless steel.
to give off an extremely bright light: · The midday sun blazed down on us.· The windows of the cathedral were blazing with coloured light.· Lights blazed in every room in the house.
to shine brightly for a very short time, or make something do this: · Lightning flashed across the sky.· A police car sped through the intersection, lights flashing.flash something at/toward/into somebody/something: · Why did that guy flash his headlights at me?
use this about a weak flame or light that keeps becoming almost dark, so that it seems to be soon going to stop shining: · The candle flickered a few times and then went out.· The lights flickered; I wondered if we were about to lose our power.
if a light on a machine blinks , it goes on and off, especially in order to make you notice something: · When I got in, the message light on my answering machine was blinking.· The neon lights on the theater blinked red and blue.
to shine with small bright points of light if something such as a jewel, water, or ice sparkles , it shines with many small, bright points of light, especially under the light: · She wore a diamond necklace, which sparkled in the light of the fire.· Dwayne's eyes sparkled as he laughed.· When the sun came up, the snow sparkled as if it were studded with millions of diamonds.
if something such as a light, or a star twinkles , it shines in the dark or under the light with small points of light: · The lights of the town twinkled faintly in the distance.· Over her shoulder, the stars twinkled in the black sky.
if something such as a jewel, a star, or ice glitters , it shines attractively, especially under the light, with very bright, small points of light: · The frost glittered on the ground.· Jewels glittered in the dim light of the cave.· The chandelier glittered, its crystal teardrops like small golden suns.
especially written to shine with a soft light that seems to move very slightly and very quickly up and down or from side to side: · When he moved, his silk green shirt shimmered.· The lake shimmered in the moonlight.
if something glistens , it shines because it is wet or oily and shines the light back from its surface: · The grey roofs glistened after the rain.glisten with: · When we finished the set, Katie's face was red and glistening with sweat.
when something shines in the dark something that is luminous shines in the dark, especially because it is made from or painted with a substance that shines: · It's a good idea to paint your bike with luminous paint so that you are more visible to motorists.· He couldn't tell what time it was since his watch didn't have a luminous dial.
made from a very brightly coloured material which throws back light from its surface very strongly, and can easily be seen: · If you plan to jog along roadsides, it's a good idea to wear at least one article of fluorescent clothing.· I'm sorry, but fluorescent green socks are just not suitable for a job interview.
something that glows in the dark gives off a continuous soft light and can be easily seen when it is dark, especially because it is covered in special paint: · One of the children was playing with a yo-yo which glowed in the dark.· Outside the cathedral, vendors were selling small statues of the Virgin which glowed in the dark.
trademark having a very bright orange, green, yellow, or pink color: · Dickie was dressed in a Day-Glo orange vest, jeans and running shoes.· Outside the club, a woman was handing out day-glo green fliers.
having a surface that shines · She wore a fashionable jacket and high shiny boots.· At 7:30 p.m. sharp, a shiny limousine pulled in front of the building.· To keep the surface shiny, apply a clear, high-gloss varnish.
glossy hair or fur looks shiny and healthy; glossy magazines and books use expensive shiny paper: · She stroked the horse's long glossy neck.· There was a stack of glossy magazines on the coffee table.
hair or fur that is sleek is shiny and smooth, especially because it is in good condition: · The cat purred as Ben stroked its sleek fur.· Linda looked wonderful at the party; her hair was long and sleek, her make-up perfect.
hair, material etc that is silky is soft and smooth to touch and looks shiny: · You're so lucky to have such lovely, silky hair.· Her skirt and jacket were made of smooth, silky fabric.
something such as wood, metal, or stone that is polished has been made shiny by being rubbed: · Her nails were beautifully shaped and polished.· a polished oak floor
gleaming objects or vehicles are shiny because they are very new or clean: · Every surface in the kitchen was polished and gleaming.· A gleaming Harley Davidson motorcycle stood parked outside the bar.
shining with a soft, unsteady light: · They looked out across the shimmering water of the lagoon.· Gabby pulled a shimmering gold evening dress out of a box and held it in front of her.
shining like something that is wet: · His glistening bald head moved from side to side in time to the music.· The harpoon sank into the whale's glistening skin.
having a surface that shines like metal metallic paint shines like metal: metallic blue/green/purple etc: · There was a metallic grey VW Golf parked outside cabin fifteen.
shiny with a colour like silver: · Small silvery fish darted through the shallow water of the creek.· The hills looked silvery in the moonlight.
the shiny appearance of something · They polished their boots to a dazzling shine.· Linseed oil helps restore the shine to a dull surface.
a soft, smooth, shiny appearance: · Her elegant dress had a silver sheen.sheen of: · A light sheen of perspiration covered his upper lip.
the shiny appearance of something that is of good quality or in good condition: · The gel is guaranteed to add gloss even to the dullest hair.· Stephanie did not look well. The gloss had gone from her blond hair and her skin was splotchy looking.high gloss (=a very shiny gloss): · The silverware had been polished to a high gloss.
British /luster American written a soft, attractive, shiny appearance: · Autumn had given the trees that extra golden lustre.· The herb can be used as a hair rinse to add luster.· Wax is sprayed on the apples to give them more luster.
not shiny a colour or surface that is dull is not bright or shiny: · Her hair was a dull, darkish brown.· They chose a red clay pot decorated with patterns in dull white paint.
also matte American: matt surface/paint/finish etc a matt surface is designed not to be shiny - use this about paint, skin, surfaces etc that you do not want to be shiny: · Do you want matt paint or gloss paint?· When you drop off the photos, be sure to request matte finish.
no longer shiny - use this about bright metals such as silver: · He wore a tarnished watch chain across his waistcoat. · You shouldn't let the silverware get so tarnished.
to make something clean with a cloth to remove dirt or liquid from something using a slightly wet cloth: · The waiter was wiping the tables.wipe something up: · If you spill any paint, wipe it up immediately.wipe up something: · Wipe up all that mess before you begin cooking.
to remove dust from furniture, shelves etc using a soft cloth: · She decided to dust the dining room furniture again.dust behind/under etc: · A thorough cleaning includes dusting under the wardrobes.· She didn't often dust behind the pictures.
to make something clean and shiny, for example your shoes or a piece of furniture, by rubbing it with a cloth or brush: · He polished the piano until the wood shone.· a polished wooden floor
to make shoes clean and shiny by rubbing or polishing them with a brush or cloth and shoe polish: · If you're coming, you'd better shine your shoes and put on a clean shirt.have/get your shoes shined: · You should have your shoes shined before the interview.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
The sun was shining. The moon shone brightly in the sky. She had shining black hair.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The silverware had been polished to a high gloss.
The sun was shining. The moon shone brightly in the sky. She had shining black hair. (=a very good example)· Professor Squires was a shining example of what a good teacher should be.
(=show that they are very happy)· Jenny’s eyes sparkled with excitement.
The silverware had been polished to a high gloss.· The light from the streetlamp shone through the curtains.
· The moon shone through the window.
(=it looks healthy)· beauty products that will make your skin glow
· I looked up and saw hundreds of stars shining in the sky.
· When I woke, the sun was shining.
· His newly polished buttons glittered in the sunlight.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· Hero Jeremy gets a chance to shine again Action replay!· The morning star has withdrawn behind the curtain of light to wait for its chance to shine again tomorrow.· Hopefully the lights in the Opera House will soon shine again to brighten the Belfast night.· One day the whole population would be perfect and shining again under the silver dewfall.
· The moon was shining brightly on the great stones, and between them, on the flat ground, lay the girl.· O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree / How brightly shine thy candles.· Although the sun was shining brightly, the wind was distinctly fresh and getting stronger.· After all, peacock feathers still shine brightly when their owner is dead and stuffed.· It was a clear night, with a full moon shining brightly out of the velvet sky.· In bringing the arts to bear on his discussion, Hardison shines brightly.
· The sun was shining down outside, and the mice were all very warm and comfortable.· The tall conical roof is open at the top, so that a circle of sunlight shines down into the pool.· A big light shines down upon it, and the light isn't kind.
· I had lit a fire, and the room was very cheerful with the sun shining in.· I now open the windows and let the sun shine in.· The moon had been shining in, silvering everything with its ghostly light, when Roman had made love to her.· Half the roof was gone, and the sun was shining in.
· His eyes were deep-set and almost feverish, shining out from under craggy brows.· First he swam out shining his torch for the paddler to see.· But even were Mr Li to harbour such intentions, he would run the risk of seeing Mr Zhu come out shining.· May this shine out in him now in the presence of the Lord.· In the eighteenth century his simple accomplishments were enough to shine out in a world of darkness.· A good idea or imaginative writing always shines out.· They seem to shine out like lamps, specially on these grey days.· With all the violence and horror, it is this that shines out of Weegee s photographs.
· Peter didn't really shine at school.· As a first attempt it really shines, and for free it must be worth getting hold of.
· Beauty may still shine through, and is more moving in its way.· After all, peacock feathers still shine brightly when their owner is dead and stuffed.
· I believe the excellence of our people and our projects will shine through.· Imperceptibly at first, the avarice for which their caste is famous began to shine through like copper beneath worn silver-plating.· In both books, hope is a predominant trait that comes shining through.· Take the spotlight off the superficial, and perhaps the substance will have a chance to shine through.· Although the sky is beginning to cloud over, there are still plenty of gaps where groups of stars shine through.· This allows the complexities of the grape to shine through, a quality inherent in all great wines.· So as much as the reviewers' preferences shine through, I still feel that they review without prejudice.· But his empathy for his characters shines through.
NOUN· Dana wouldn't give up the chance to shine in front of all the heads of the fashion world.· Take the spotlight off the superficial, and perhaps the substance will have a chance to shine through.· Back home, matinees provided the chance to practise and shine.· The morning star has withdrawn behind the curtain of light to wait for its chance to shine again tomorrow.· Dance gave her a further chance to shine.· Hero Jeremy gets a chance to shine again Action replay!· This really gave the youngsters a chance to shine.· In giving her the chance to shine in front of an appreciative Tory audience Heath probably sealed his own doom.
· There was pain in his face, anguish shining from his eyes.· I absolutely stared into the face of adversity and shined like the diamond in a mud pile that I am.· I look in the mirror at the sea of glossy blue-black hair, pale faces, shining dark eyes.
· The warm hair of Rognvald, shining like eglantine among the crushed bracken.· Created by the Schumi team There's no doubt about it - sleek hair shines on!
· These sentiments remained with him until the morning light came shining through the windows.· The light is democracy and free enterprise, and that light is shining brighter and brighter in the most unusual places.· And a glimmer of light was beginning to shine through the darkness.· He stumbled around the side of the house, over broken flagstones, toward a light shining above the back door.· Peace on Earth as he lets his light shine, he touched my heart and now he's mine.· Here I am of the air, a beautiful thing for the light to shine on.· The light was shining in her eyes, swooping towards her.· He gestured toward the street, the bright lights of Osaka shining before us.
· His eyes behind the glasses looked like the full moon shining into two windows.· The moon was shining brightly on the great stones, and between them, on the flat ground, lay the girl.· The moon had been shining in, silvering everything with its ghostly light, when Roman had made love to her.· The moon was shining on the Great Grimpen Marsh, and a fog was rising from it.· The moon was shining full on his face - it seemed as if he were staring up at it.· It was a clear night, with a full moon shining brightly out of the velvet sky.
· Looking out the window on this first day in early June, I see a sea of shining green.
· After his father died he did a lot of odd jobs, including shining shoes, boxing professionally and preaching.· Her shining, her new shoes.· Filipe now lives on the streets of Luanda, shining shoes.· You see gentle black men shining shoes.· They are the favorite targets of the boys who steal a few hours from shining shoes, peddling candy and gathering firewood.· I feel embarrassed, now that I let adult men kneel before me and shine my shoes.· I'd taken Monty's advice and shined my shoes.· She starched his shirts, shined his shoes, and kept lint off his suits.
· Accordingly, this book shines a spotlight on the Centralism precepts, and on the practices they yield.· A hunter shines a spotlight on a group of kangaroos, called a mob.
· The stars are already shining in Suede's eyes.· He concluded that all the stars are equidistant from earth; some stars simply shine more brightly than others.· Although the sky is beginning to cloud over, there are still plenty of gaps where groups of stars shine through.
· The birds were singing, the sun was shining, but Jessamy wasn't in the mood to appreciate any of it.· But the Sun does not shine all the time: even in perfectly cloudless weather, the Sun still sets at night.· The sky was blue, the air crisp and clear, and the sun was shining on a patch of yellow crocuses.· I now open the windows and let the sun shine in.· The clouds had thinned, the sun was shining and it was almost warm enough to create the illusion of summer.· With the sun shining on them, the insects became more active, and climbed the mainmast.· When the summer sun shines on them, they become hard and brittle, and enter a state of suspended animation.
· There were three more rooms and Henry crept through them, shining his torch carefully round.· Joe noticed his absence in the night, shining a torch to avoid stepping on him but finding no sign of Fred.· First he swam out shining his torch for the paddler to see.· If some one shines a small torch at one end, the light may be clearly seen to emerge from the other.· I shine my pocket torch on to hundreds of crabs skittering into the sea.· Moving gingerly, she went over to it and lifted one corner of the cloth, shining her torch on the canvas.· On convertibles, shine a torch down into the well that the hood folds into and check for rust.· Jack hastened to the front of the box shining his torch across the tracks.
· These sentiments remained with him until the morning light came shining through the windows.· A faint blue glow was shining from the observation windows and glimmering inside the open airlock.· His eyes behind the glasses looked like the full moon shining into two windows.· I wanted it to shine the windows and polish the tarnished feelings like a good spring house-cleaning.· The sun was shining through the window and illuminated them.
VERB· When the sun rises they shine with a brilliant light that makes it impossible to keep one's eyes fixed upon it.· She tapped her fingers on the palm of her hand. Rise and shine.
· In the twilight it seemed to shine a pale, opalescent blue, nearly white.· Even the houses up in the hills seemed to be shining like storybook houses.· They seem to shine out like lamps, specially on these grey days.· They seemed to shine together at the center of things.· Seconds later, it seemed, some one was shining a very bright, warm light against her closed lids.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a knight in shining armour► rise and shine
- But one shining example began several years earlier.
- Elliott's decision to dig up some rather feeble research and focus on the negative is a shining example of this.
- So are these lenders a shining example to the mortgage market or are they taking advantage of unsuspecting homeowners?
- The Centre is a shining example of how Care in the Community is designed to work.
- The project is not a shining example of a service that now fully involves disabled people and is controlled by them.
- Their cabin is a shining example of conspicuous consumption - fridge, light, fans and two ghetto-blasters.
- There are very few exceptions among composers, of which Chopin is the shining example.
- The tourists won't be here forever, so we'd better make hay while the sun shines.
- Burrow runs two miles, rain or shine, everyday.
- Every morning at about 5am, come rain or shine, James Zarei leaves his South Croydon home on his morning run.
- He seldom drinks alcohol, never touches drugs, and runs six miles every morning, rain or shine.
- I kid you not: each year rain or shine, Californian Poppy.
- Scores of rambling and cycling clubs headed remorselessly for the Dales each weekend, come rain or shine.
- The working week began every Monday, rain or shine.
WORD FAMILYnounshineshininessverbshineoutshineadjectiveshiny
1[intransitive] to produce bright light: The sun was shining. The moon shone brightly in the sky.shine in/on That lamp’s shining in my eyes.2[transitive] if you shine a light somewhere, you point it in that directionshine something on/at/around etc something Shine that torch over here, will you?3[intransitive] to look bright and smooth: Marion polished the table until it shone. She had shining black hair.4[transitive] (past tense and past participle shined) to make something bright by rubbing it SYN polish: His shoes were shined to perfection.5[intransitive] if your eyes shine, or your face shines, you have an expression of happinessshine with ‘It was wonderful!’ Kate replied, her eyes shining with excitement.6[intransitive not in progressive] to be very good at something: The concert will give young jazz musicians a chance to shine.shine at/in Peter didn’t really shine at school.7shining example something or someone that is an excellent example of a particular quality and should be admiredshine of The house is a shining example of Art Deco architecture.THESAURUSto produce lightshine to produce bright light: · The sun was shining.flash to shine brightly for a very short time, or to shine on and off very quickly many times: · Lightning flashed across the sky.· The police car’s lights were flashing.glare to shine with a very strong light which hurts your eyes: · The sun glared in her eyes.flicker to shine with an unsteady light – used about a flame or light: · The candle flickered and went out.twinkle if stars or lights twinkle, they shine in the dark in a way that seems to change from bright to faint, especially because you are a long way away from them: · stars twinkling in the sky· The harbour lights twinkled in the distance.glow especially literary to shine with a warm soft light: · Lights glowed in the windows.blaze literary to shine very brightly: · The lights of the factory were still blazing.to shine by reflecting lightsparkle/glitter if something sparkles, it shines with many small bright points when light is on it: · The sea sparkled in the sunlight.· Jewels glittered around her neck.gleam to shine by reflecting the light – used especially about smooth clean surfaces, or about someone’s eyes or teeth: · The sword’s blade gleamed.· a gleaming sports car· His blue eyes gleamed with amusement.glint to shine with quick flashes of light: · The knife glinted in the sunlight.glisten literary to shine – used about wet or oily surfaces. Used especially when saying that someone’s eyes are full of tears, or someone’s skin is covered in sweat: · As they were leaving, her eyes glistened with tears.· His forehead was glistening with sweat.· The wet chairs glistened in the afternoon sun.catch the light if something catches the light, it shines because it is reflecting light: · Her diamond ring caught the light.shine through phrasal verb if a quality that someone has shines through, you can easily see that they have it: What shines through in all her work is her enthusiasm for life.shine1 verbshine2 noun
shineshine2 noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Linseed oil helps restore the shine to a dull surface.
- They polished their boots to a dazzling shine.
- This shampoo says it will add body and shine to your hair.
- Your shoes need a shine.
- Apply paste car wax to front of refrigerator and buff to a shine.
- Apply Sorbie Curl Forme on to hair to revitalise curls and add body and shine.
- He seldom drinks alcohol, never touches drugs, and runs six miles every morning, rain or shine.
- It was a bleak day when I received the letter, an overcast that would neither snow, rain, nor shine.
- Matte is out; shine is in.
- Terry Etherton was another Californian who took a shine to the Old Pueblo.
Longman Language Activatorwhen light comes from the sun, a lamp, a surface etc
if the sun, a lamp etc shines , it sends out bright light: · It wasn't very warm, but at least the sun was shining.· She could see the lights of Hong Kong shining in the distance.· A light shone in a window of one of the houses.shine in/on: · Could you move that lamp? It's shining right in my eyes.shine brightly: · The streetlights shone brightly and the sidewalks were filled with people.
to make a warm soft light that is not very bright: · The evening sun glowed in the sky.· A few lumps of coal still glowed in the fire.· The windows were glowing with a warm, yellow light.
to shine brightly, especially by throwing back light off a very smooth surface: · A Rolls Royce was parked outside, gleaming in the sunshine.· The floors gleamed, and the house smelled sweetly of soap and fresh air.· The old walnut dining table gleamed under the chandelier.gleam with: · On his left was the galley, a tiny kitchen gleaming with stainless steel.
to give off an extremely bright light: · The midday sun blazed down on us.· The windows of the cathedral were blazing with coloured light.· Lights blazed in every room in the house.
to shine brightly for a very short time, or make something do this: · Lightning flashed across the sky.· A police car sped through the intersection, lights flashing.flash something at/toward/into somebody/something: · Why did that guy flash his headlights at me?
use this about a weak flame or light that keeps becoming almost dark, so that it seems to be soon going to stop shining: · The candle flickered a few times and then went out.· The lights flickered; I wondered if we were about to lose our power.
if a light on a machine blinks , it goes on and off, especially in order to make you notice something: · When I got in, the message light on my answering machine was blinking.· The neon lights on the theater blinked red and blue.
to shine with small bright points of light if something such as a jewel, water, or ice sparkles , it shines with many small, bright points of light, especially under the light: · She wore a diamond necklace, which sparkled in the light of the fire.· Dwayne's eyes sparkled as he laughed.· When the sun came up, the snow sparkled as if it were studded with millions of diamonds.
if something such as a light, or a star twinkles , it shines in the dark or under the light with small points of light: · The lights of the town twinkled faintly in the distance.· Over her shoulder, the stars twinkled in the black sky.
if something such as a jewel, a star, or ice glitters , it shines attractively, especially under the light, with very bright, small points of light: · The frost glittered on the ground.· Jewels glittered in the dim light of the cave.· The chandelier glittered, its crystal teardrops like small golden suns.
especially written to shine with a soft light that seems to move very slightly and very quickly up and down or from side to side: · When he moved, his silk green shirt shimmered.· The lake shimmered in the moonlight.
if something glistens , it shines because it is wet or oily and shines the light back from its surface: · The grey roofs glistened after the rain.glisten with: · When we finished the set, Katie's face was red and glistening with sweat.
when something shines in the dark something that is luminous shines in the dark, especially because it is made from or painted with a substance that shines: · It's a good idea to paint your bike with luminous paint so that you are more visible to motorists.· He couldn't tell what time it was since his watch didn't have a luminous dial.
made from a very brightly coloured material which throws back light from its surface very strongly, and can easily be seen: · If you plan to jog along roadsides, it's a good idea to wear at least one article of fluorescent clothing.· I'm sorry, but fluorescent green socks are just not suitable for a job interview.
something that glows in the dark gives off a continuous soft light and can be easily seen when it is dark, especially because it is covered in special paint: · One of the children was playing with a yo-yo which glowed in the dark.· Outside the cathedral, vendors were selling small statues of the Virgin which glowed in the dark.
trademark having a very bright orange, green, yellow, or pink color: · Dickie was dressed in a Day-Glo orange vest, jeans and running shoes.· Outside the club, a woman was handing out day-glo green fliers.
having a surface that shines · She wore a fashionable jacket and high shiny boots.· At 7:30 p.m. sharp, a shiny limousine pulled in front of the building.· To keep the surface shiny, apply a clear, high-gloss varnish.
glossy hair or fur looks shiny and healthy; glossy magazines and books use expensive shiny paper: · She stroked the horse's long glossy neck.· There was a stack of glossy magazines on the coffee table.
hair or fur that is sleek is shiny and smooth, especially because it is in good condition: · The cat purred as Ben stroked its sleek fur.· Linda looked wonderful at the party; her hair was long and sleek, her make-up perfect.
hair, material etc that is silky is soft and smooth to touch and looks shiny: · You're so lucky to have such lovely, silky hair.· Her skirt and jacket were made of smooth, silky fabric.
something such as wood, metal, or stone that is polished has been made shiny by being rubbed: · Her nails were beautifully shaped and polished.· a polished oak floor
gleaming objects or vehicles are shiny because they are very new or clean: · Every surface in the kitchen was polished and gleaming.· A gleaming Harley Davidson motorcycle stood parked outside the bar.
shining with a soft, unsteady light: · They looked out across the shimmering water of the lagoon.· Gabby pulled a shimmering gold evening dress out of a box and held it in front of her.
shining like something that is wet: · His glistening bald head moved from side to side in time to the music.· The harpoon sank into the whale's glistening skin.
having a surface that shines like metal metallic paint shines like metal: metallic blue/green/purple etc: · There was a metallic grey VW Golf parked outside cabin fifteen.
shiny with a colour like silver: · Small silvery fish darted through the shallow water of the creek.· The hills looked silvery in the moonlight.
the shiny appearance of something · They polished their boots to a dazzling shine.· Linseed oil helps restore the shine to a dull surface.
a soft, smooth, shiny appearance: · Her elegant dress had a silver sheen.sheen of: · A light sheen of perspiration covered his upper lip.
the shiny appearance of something that is of good quality or in good condition: · The gel is guaranteed to add gloss even to the dullest hair.· Stephanie did not look well. The gloss had gone from her blond hair and her skin was splotchy looking.high gloss (=a very shiny gloss): · The silverware had been polished to a high gloss.
British /luster American written a soft, attractive, shiny appearance: · Autumn had given the trees that extra golden lustre.· The herb can be used as a hair rinse to add luster.· Wax is sprayed on the apples to give them more luster.
not shiny a colour or surface that is dull is not bright or shiny: · Her hair was a dull, darkish brown.· They chose a red clay pot decorated with patterns in dull white paint.
also matte American: matt surface/paint/finish etc a matt surface is designed not to be shiny - use this about paint, skin, surfaces etc that you do not want to be shiny: · Do you want matt paint or gloss paint?· When you drop off the photos, be sure to request matte finish.
no longer shiny - use this about bright metals such as silver: · He wore a tarnished watch chain across his waistcoat. · You shouldn't let the silverware get so tarnished.
happening or used in any kind of weather if something happens rain or shine , it always happens or it will definitely happen whether the weather is good or bad: · My husband plays golf every weekend, rain or shine.come rain or shine: · Organizers say the concert in Central Park will go ahead come rain or shine.
British if someone does something in all weathers , they do it in all kinds of weather, even when the weather is very unpleasant: · There are homeless people sleeping on the streets of London in all weathers.· She loves gardening -- she's out in her garden in all weathers.
use this about a sports ground or sports equipment which can be used in any weather conditions: · The team now have their own all-weather stadium, and matches are rarely cancelled.· an all-weather jacket
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The silverware had been polished to a high gloss.
(=a very good example)· Professor Squires was a shining example of what a good teacher should be.
(=show that they are very happy)· Jenny’s eyes sparkled with excitement.
The silverware had been polished to a high gloss.· The light from the streetlamp shone through the curtains.
· The moon shone through the window.
(=it looks healthy)· beauty products that will make your skin glow
· I looked up and saw hundreds of stars shining in the sky.
· When I woke, the sun was shining.
· His newly polished buttons glittered in the sunlight.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB· Apply Sorbie Curl Forme on to hair to revitalise curls and add body and shine.· Improve the world, make the days work, and add some shine to the new Ayrshire day.· Ideal for roller setting, this lotion adds shine and body to hair without flaking.· Styling products come into their own with a slick of wax adding shape, shine and incredible movement.· It will enhance condition, too, adding shine and making hair more manageable.· It's a semi-permanent, non-ammonia, non-peroxide colouring solution that looks perfectly natural but adds beautiful shine, gloss and vibrancy.· The chromium and nickel are added to give shine and prevent rusting.
· Scores of rambling and cycling clubs headed remorselessly for the Dales each weekend, come rain or shine.· Every morning at about 5am, come rain or shine, James Zarei leaves his South Croydon home on his morning run.
· Made from silk protein, it makes hair shine like glass.· Art thou come hither, Friend, to make thy light shine before men or women?· The heat released in this reaction, which is like a controlled hydrogen bomb explosion, is what makes the star shine.
· Terry Etherton was another Californian who took a shine to the Old Pueblo.· He took quite a shine to you, did my old man.· A brief scanning of the second paragraph, once again, took a little of the shine away.· Moody's took the shine off the news almost at once.· Hamish would take a shine to the duffle-coat.· It's clear that ace coach Eddie Futch has taken a shine to him.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a knight in shining armour► rise and shine
- Hamish would take a shine to the duffle-coat.
- It's clear that ace coach Eddie Futch has taken a shine to him.
- Terry Etherton was another Californian who took a shine to the Old Pueblo.
- The tourists won't be here forever, so we'd better make hay while the sun shines.
- Burrow runs two miles, rain or shine, everyday.
- Every morning at about 5am, come rain or shine, James Zarei leaves his South Croydon home on his morning run.
- He seldom drinks alcohol, never touches drugs, and runs six miles every morning, rain or shine.
- I kid you not: each year rain or shine, Californian Poppy.
- Scores of rambling and cycling clubs headed remorselessly for the Dales each weekend, come rain or shine.
- The working week began every Monday, rain or shine.
WORD FAMILYnounshineshininessverbshineoutshineadjectiveshiny
1[singular, uncountable] the brightness that something has when light shines on it: Lucy’s dark hair seemed to have lost its shine.2take a shine to somebody informal to like someone very much when you have only just met them → (come) rain or shine at rain1(4)- Marshall Plan
- Marshall, Thurgood
- Marshal of the Royal Air Force
- Marshalsea
- marsh gas
- marshland
- marshmallow
- Marsh, Ngaio
- marshy
- Marston Moor, Battle of
- marsupial
- mart
- Martello tower
- marten
- Martha
- Martha's Vineyard
- martial
- martial art
- martial law
- Martian
- martin
- Martin, Dean
- martinet
- Martini
- Martinique