Synonyms:
radiance, radiancy, shine, effulgence, refulgence, refulgency
Meaning: the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
reflect, shine
Meaning: be bright by reflecting or casting light; "Drive carefully--the wet road reflects"
Synonyms:
shine, beam
Meaning: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
Synonyms:
glitter, glisten, glint, gleam, shine
Meaning: be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening"
Synonyms:
shine
Meaning: be distinguished or eminent; "His talent shines"
Synonyms:
shine
Meaning: be clear and obvious; "A shining example"
Synonyms:
glow, beam, radiate, shine
Meaning: have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
Usage examples
"I know he can shine boots, sir."
In the thin haze above it a face seemed to shine.
She took the shine off the other play-actors all right.
It comes to next to nothing--what with your fat and shine.
There must be men where the lights shine so', said the lad.
Perhaps Infinite Mercy will shine upon you at the last moment!
The room was now in dusk, save for the bulbs which made the portrait shine forth like a wayside shrine.
As he spoke, she rose to her feet, her countenance illumined both with righteous anger and the tender shine of prayer.
"He's a fine looking fellow," said another; "if he had only a comb and hair-grease, he'd take the shine off the gentlemen in white kids."
Rain or shine, his favorite horse is brought up to the door, and he goes for a ride, usually accompanied by one or two young staff-officers.