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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  radiance , radiancy , effulgence , refulgence , refulgency , polish , smooth , smoothen , glow , beam , radiate , fall , strike , glitter , glisten , glint , gleam , reflect