Shine Definition
shine
noun
- the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
verb
- be bright by reflecting or casting light; "Drive carefully --the wet road reflects"
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
- be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening"
- be distinguished or eminent; "His talent shines"
- be clear and obvious; "A shining example"
- have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
- throw or flash the light of (a lamp); "Shine the light on that window, please"
- 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"
- 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"
- make (a surface) shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes"
"Shine" in song lyrics
See how shine is used in real songs:
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"The paint is on all shine"
2 Pistols f/ BMU -
"You open up your heart and you soul starts to shine"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — The Plannit -
"Travel through lives tunnels in due time I see the shine"
The 49ers f/ Midnight Bully — Regain Control
Words that rhyme with shine
Usage tips for "shine"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "shine" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for shine to find words that pair well.