shine

noun

the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

verb

make (a surface) shine

experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

be clear and obvious

be distinguished or eminent

be shiny, as if wet

emit light

be bright by reflecting or casting light

Synonyms for shine

glistenn gleamn glittern glown radiancen glintn coruscatev sparklen shimmern shininessn scintillatev glimmern

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