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shine

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1. shine - Noun

2. shine - Verb

3. Shine - Proper noun

Meaning

To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by night.

To be bright by reflection of light; to gleam; to be glossy; as, to shine like polished silver.

To be effulgent in splendor or beauty.

To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers; as, to shine in courts; to shine in conversation.

To cause to shine, as a light.

To make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light; as, in hunting, to shine the eyes of a deer at night by throwing a light on them.

The quality or state of shining; brightness; luster, gloss; polish; sheen.

Sunshine; fair weather.

A liking for a person; a fancy.

Caper; antic; row.

Shining; sheen.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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She was beaming with joy Source: Internet

Her face radiated with happiness Source: Internet

Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna Source: Internet

The sun shone bright that day Source: Internet

The fire beamed on their faces Source: Internet

Light fell on her face Source: Internet

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