Definition of shine
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to emit rays of light
2 : to be bright by reflection of light
3a : to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished
shines in math
b : to perform extremely well
when will stocks really shine again?— Temma Ehrenfeld
4 : to have a bright glowing appearance
his face shone with enthusiasm
5 : to be conspicuously evident or clear
1a : to cause to emit light
b : to throw or direct the light of
2 past tense and past participle shined : to make bright by polishing
shined his shoes
shine
nounDefinition of shine (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : brightness caused by the emission of light
2 : brightness caused by the reflection of light : luster the shine of polished silver
3 : brilliance, splendor still has a shine about her
4 : fair weather : sunshine rain or shine
7a : a polish or gloss given to shoes
b : a single polishing of a pair of shoes
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