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SHINE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Shine.

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Shine - as a noun

The quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
effulgenceradianceradiancyrefulgencerefulgency
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
brightness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shine - as a verb

Be bright by reflecting or casting light

Example: "Drive carefully--the wet road reflects"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reflect
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emitgive offgive out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

Example: "The sun shone bright that day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beam
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be shiny, as if wet

Example: "His eyes were glistening"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gleamglintglistenglitter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearlookseem
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be distinguished or eminent

Example: "His talent shines"

Be clear and obvious

Example: "A shining example"

Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

Example: "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beamglowradiate

Throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

Example: "Shine the light on that window, please"

Touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

Example: "Light fell on her face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fallstrike

Experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

Example: "She was beaming with joy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beamglowradiate

Make (a surface) shine

Example: "Shine the silver, please"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
polishsmoothsmoothen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beautifyembellishfancifyprettify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The sun's shine brightened up the room."
"A touch of shine on the earrings made them more attractive."
"The moon's shine reflected on the calm lake."
"The dance floor was covered in a glossy shine."
"The car's metallic paint had a beautiful shine to it."
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Word Game Points

Is SHINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SHINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SHINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shine is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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