Outshined: meaning, definitions and examples
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outshined
[ aʊtʃaɪnd ]
surpass in brightness
To outshine means to shine brighter than something or someone else or to surpass someone in excellence or quality. It often implies that one has an advantage that makes them more noticeable or successful.
Synonyms
excel, outdo, overshadow, surpass, transcend.
Examples of usage
- Her talent outshined all the other performers.
- He always tries to outshine his colleagues at work.
- The sun outshined the stars in the daytime sky.
- In the competition, she outshined her rivals.
- The new product outshined its predecessors.
Translations
Translations of the word "outshined" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superou
🇮🇳 बदला
🇩🇪 überstrahlt
🇮🇩 melebihkan
🇺🇦 переважав
🇵🇱 przyćmił
🇯🇵 上回った
🇫🇷 éclipsé
🇪🇸 superó
🇹🇷 gölgede bıraktı
🇰🇷 압도했다
🇸🇦 أفلت
🇨🇿 převyšoval
🇸🇰 prevýšil
🇨🇳 超越了
🇸🇮 presegel
🇮🇸 yfirgaf
🇰🇿 асып түсірді
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბა
🇦🇿 üstün oldu
🇲🇽 superó
Etymology
The term 'outshine' comes from the Old English word 'ūtscīn', which means to shine out, or shine more brightly than something or someone. The prefix 'out-' denotes an external or surpassing quality, while 'shine' is derived from the Germanic root 'skīnō', which refers to light or brightness. Over time, 'outshine' evolved to encompass not just the physical act of shining brighter, but also the metaphorical idea of exceeding or surpassing others in various contexts, such as skills, attributes, or achievements. The word has been part of the English lexicon since at least the 16th century, and its usage remains prevalent in modern language, particularly in discussions of competition, talent, and visibility.