shine
1 of 2verb
ˈshīn 
shone ˈshōn or shined; shining
especially Canadian and British
ˈshän or shined; shining intransitive verb
1
: to emit rays of light
2
: to be bright by reflection of light
3
a
: to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished
shines in math
b
: to perform extremely well
when will stocks really shine again?
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: to have a bright glowing appearance
his face shone with enthusiasm
5
: to be conspicuously evident or clear
transitive verb
1
a
: to cause to emit light
b
: to throw or direct the light of
2
past tense and past participle shined : to make bright by polishing
shined his shoes
shine
2 of 2noun
1
: brightness caused by the emission of light
2
: brightness caused by the reflection of light : luster
the shine of polished silver
3
: brilliance, splendor
still has a shine about her
4
: fair weather : sunshine
rain or shine
5
: trick, caper —usually used in plural
6
: liking, fancy
took a shine to him
7
a
: a polish or gloss given to shoes
b
: a single polishing of a pair of shoes
Synonyms
Verb
- beam
- radiate
- ray
Noun
- burnish
- gloss
- luminance
- luster
- lustre
- polish
- sheen
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Verb The sun was shining through the clouds. lamps shining from the windows She found a sport where she can really shine. Noun the shine of polished silver He had a nice shine on his shoes. Would you like a shine? See More
Recent Examples on the Web Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 This film is for the Black women who are out there on the periphery, a conduit, a vehicle to shine a beautiful and glorious light. Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. Ed Silverman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 Plymouth has a fuller body that, in this build, provides the canvas for the other flavors to shine. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2022 If only it had been allowed the space to truly shine. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Dopesick has the advantage of being about an important issue the Academy might want to shine a spotlight on. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 9 Sep. 2022 That fermentation technique involving koji allows Japan’s emphasis on seasonal ingredients to shine, bringing out the essence of food and its umami. Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 For those with curly hair, using butter is a great way to add moisture and shine, according to NaturallyCurly. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 But in these ultra-moisturizing blends, avocado comes standard along with shine-enhancing argan oil. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 Not to mention, the product glided on seamlessly, creating a smooth finished look and some serious shine. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 Because the Beer Garden is open air but covered, Empty Bowls will take place rain or shine. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Sodium bicarbonate essentially breaks acids to remove excess oil and restore shine, Cox says. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022 But McMahon was thrilled to see Goss shine in his first tournament final. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Sponsored by Murphy Funeral Home, the event is held rain or shine. Joan Rusek, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 As promising and established Nigerian stars continue receiving their long overdue shine outside of the motherland, awards show The Headies have been recognizing them since its inception in 2006. Heran Mamo, Billboard, 1 Sep. 2022 See More
Verb
As a toddler, Ciara says Sienna's personality truly began to shine through. Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 This film is for the Black women who are out there on the periphery, a conduit, a vehicle to shine a beautiful and glorious light. Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. Ed Silverman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 Plymouth has a fuller body that, in this build, provides the canvas for the other flavors to shine. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2022 If only it had been allowed the space to truly shine. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Dopesick has the advantage of being about an important issue the Academy might want to shine a spotlight on. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 9 Sep. 2022 That fermentation technique involving koji allows Japan’s emphasis on seasonal ingredients to shine, bringing out the essence of food and its umami. Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 For those with curly hair, using butter is a great way to add moisture and shine, according to NaturallyCurly. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022 Noun
Time to give some shine to … September has been good to right-hander Brenan Hanifee, a 2016 fourth-round pick. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 But in these ultra-moisturizing blends, avocado comes standard along with shine-enhancing argan oil. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 Not to mention, the product glided on seamlessly, creating a smooth finished look and some serious shine. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022 Because the Beer Garden is open air but covered, Empty Bowls will take place rain or shine. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Sodium bicarbonate essentially breaks acids to remove excess oil and restore shine, Cox says. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022 But McMahon was thrilled to see Goss shine in his first tournament final. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Sponsored by Murphy Funeral Home, the event is held rain or shine. Joan Rusek, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 As promising and established Nigerian stars continue receiving their long overdue shine outside of the motherland, awards show The Headies have been recognizing them since its inception in 2006. Heran Mamo, Billboard, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Old English scīnan; akin to Old High German skīnan to shine and perhaps to Greek skia shadow
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing shine
Kids Definition
shine 1 of 2
verb
ˈshīn
shone
ˈshōn
or shined; shining 1
: to give off light
The sun is shining.
2
: to be glossy : gleam
He polished the silver until it shone.
3
: to direct the light of
Shine the flashlight in that corner.
4
: to be outstanding
She shines in sports.
5
: to make bright by polishing
shine shoes
shine
2 of 2noun
1
: brightness from light given off or reflected
the shine of polished silver
2
: fair weather : sunshine
rain or shine
3
: polish entry 2 sense 1
My shoes need a shine.
shine 1 of 2
verb
1
as in to glow
to emit rays of light the sun appears to shine particularly brightly in summer because that is when it's closest to the Earth Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- glow
- gleam
- ray
- beam
- radiate
- flash
- flare
- light
- sparkle
- illumine
- glisten
- flicker
- shimmer
- glimmer
- illuminate
- glint
- burn
- sheen
- glitter
- luster
- blaze
- glister
- brighten
- fire
- twinkle
- glare
- flame
- lighten
- dazzle
- luminesce
- spangle
- lustre
- scintillate
- coruscate
- winkle
- blind
- blink
- irradiate
- wink
- beat (down)
- bedazzle
- daze
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- darken
- blacken
- lower
- lour
2
as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the salesman shined his shoes every morning before leaving the house Synonyms & Similar Words
- polish
- rub
- smooth
- gloss
- coat
- burnish
- scrub
- buff
- furbish
- scrape
- brighten
- dress
- finish
- grind
- sand
- face
- glaze
- slick
- smoothen
- varnish
- lacquer
- sleek
- bob
- japan
- veneer
- file
- bone
- scour
- sandpaper
- sandblast
- lap
- rasp
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- roughen
- ruffle
- rough (up)
- scuff (up)
shine
2 of 2noun
1
as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface the troop inspector insisted on nothing less than a dazzling shine from every pair of shoes in the line of review Synonyms & Similar Words
- gleam
- glow
- glare
- glint
- polish
- sparkle
- sheen
- shimmer
- burnish
- luster
- lustre
- gloss
- glisten
- twinkle
- glimmer
- illumination
- luminance
- blink
- brilliance
- glaze
- finish
- luminescence
- iridescence
- radiance
- irradiation
- luminosity
- flicker
- refulgence
- radiancy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dullness
- dimness
- dulness
- drabness
- dirtiness
- flatness
- gloom
- cloudiness
- obscurity
- dinginess
- paleness
- grayness
- somberness
- murkiness
- obscureness
2
as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible by the shine of the full moon we could see the rabbit helping himself to our garden vegetables Synonyms & Similar Words
- glow
- light
- glare
- gleam
- glint
- illumination
- sunlight
- glimmer
- radiance
- twinkle
- beam
- sparkle
- blaze
- luminescence
- incandescence
- shimmer
- fluorescence
- flare
- moonlight
- flash
- ray
- reflection
- sunshine
- glitter
- glisten
- scintillation
- polish
- sheen
- luster
- daylight
- sunbeam
- gloss
- streak
- halo
- aurora
- lustre
- aureole
- stream
- shaft
- aureola
- afterglow
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- darkness
- dark
- shadow
- night
- dusk
- gloom
- blackness
- dimness
- duskiness
3
as in like
positive regard for something took quite a shine to the new neighbors Synonyms & Similar Words
- like
- liking
- love
- taste
- use
- relish
- appetite
- enthusiasm
- preference
- tendency
- craving
- desire
- thirst
- fancy
- favor
- partiality
- fondness
- interest
- longing
- love affair
- passion
- tooth
- prejudice
- weakness
- inclination
- bias
- bent
- hankering
- leaning
- propensity
- yen
- gusto
- palate
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hatred
- dislike
- disgust
- loathing
- distaste
- indifference
- disfavor
- mislike
- aversion
- apathy
- disinclination
- unconcern
4
as in trick
usually shines plural a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke the shines they pulled at summer camp have become embellished with each retelling Synonyms & Similar Words
- trick
- practical joke
- frolic
- shavie
- joking
- caper
- monkeyshine(s)
- escapade
- rag
- prank
- performance
- dido
- gag
- antic
- experience
- capriccio
- stunt
- roguery
- waggery
- knavery
- time
- play
- jest
- adventure
- teasing
- lark
- mission
- high jinks
- whimsy
- kidding
- horseplay
- game
- tomfoolery
- skylarking
- rowdyism
- deception
- wile
- maneuver
- roughhousing
- shenanigan(s)
- feat
- fooling
- hijinks
- caprice
- trickery
- ruse
- delusion
- ploy
- whim
- fraud
- deed
- subterfuge
- gambit
- fancy
- hoax
- whimsey
- deceit
- vagary
- conceit
- sham
- stratagem
- hoodwinking
- hanky-panky
