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Synonyms & Similar Words
glow
sparkle
glitter
radiate
beam
dazzle
flash
gleam
shine
luminesce
light
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fluoresce
phosphoresce
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burn
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enchant
captivate
mesmerize
hypnotize
fascinate
allure
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entice
tempt
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shine
radiate
emit
send
transmit
reflect
rebound
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light
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Meaning of Shine
The primary meaning of the word "shine" is to give out or reflect light.
Definitions
- To give out or reflect light, typically in rays or a steady beam
- To be bright and clean, typically as a result of polishing or washing
- To be exceptionally good or skilled at something
- To draw attention to someone or something by praising or highlighting them
Etymology of Shine
The word "shine" originates from Old English "scīnan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "sheen"
The Old English "scīnan" is derived from the Proto-Germanic "skinan", which is also the source of the Modern German word "scheinen"
The Proto-Germanic "skinan" is derived from the Proto-Indo-European "skai-", which carried a sense of "to shine" or "to glow"
Example Uses
- The sun will shine brightly in the clear sky tomorrow
- Her personality shines through in her writing
- The new shoes shine after being polished
- The city shines at night with its vibrant lights and activities
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dim
dull
fade
darken
obscure
hide
conceal
cloud
shadow
gloom
murk
mist
haze
dullness
gloominess
dimness
faintness
weakness
lackluster
unremarkable
uninspiring
unimpressive
mundane
ordinary
dull
lackluster
vapid
vacuous
somber
melancholy
dismal
dreary
bleak
dismal
gloomy