shine

(noun) the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light. Synonyms: radiance, radiancy, effulgence, refulgence, refulgency.

(verb) be bright by reflecting or casting light. Synonyms: reflect. Examples: "Drive carefully--the wet road reflects."

(verb) emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light. Synonyms: beam. Examples: "The sun shone bright that day." "The fire beamed on their faces."

(verb) be shiny, as if wet. Synonyms: glitter, glisten, glint, gleam. Examples: "His eyes were glistening."

(verb) be distinguished or eminent. Examples: "His talent shines."

(verb) be clear and obvious. Examples: "A shining example."

(verb) have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink. Synonyms: glow, beam, radiate. Examples: "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna."

(verb) throw or flash the light of (a lamp). Examples: "Shine the light on that window, please."

(verb) touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly. Synonyms: fall, strike. Examples: "Light fell on her face." "The sun shone on the fields." "The light struck the golden necklace." "A strange sound struck my ears."

(verb) experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion. Synonyms: glow, beam, radiate. Examples: "She was beaming with joy." "Her face radiated with happiness."

(verb) make (a surface) shine. Synonyms: polish, smooth, smoothen. Examples: "Shine the silver, please." "Polish my shoes."