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Outshining: meaning, definitions and examples

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outshining

 

[ aʊtʃaɪn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

performing better

To outshine means to perform better than someone else in a way that attracts more attention or admiration. It can refer to an individual excelling in skills, talents, or achievements, often making others seem less impressive by comparison. This term can be used in various contexts, including work, academics, and social situations. Outshining may also imply a sense of competition where one person's abilities are significantly superior to those of others.

Synonyms

eclipse, excel, outperform, surpass

Examples of usage

  • She consistently outshines her colleagues at work.
  • The athlete outshined all others during the competition.
  • His performance outshone the rest of the cast.
  • In the classroom, she outshines her peers with her knowledge.

Translations

Translations of the word "outshining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superando

🇮🇳 अप्रभावित करना

🇩🇪 überstrahlen

🇮🇩 menyilaukan

🇺🇦 перевершувати

🇵🇱 przeświecać

🇯🇵 際立っている

🇫🇷 éclipser

🇪🇸 deslumbrar

🇹🇷 parlamak

🇰🇷 빛나다

🇸🇦 يتألق

🇨🇿 zářit

🇸🇰 žiarit

🇨🇳 出众

🇸🇮 izstopati

🇮🇸 skína

🇰🇿 жарқырау

🇬🇪 ხილვადობა

🇦🇿 parıldamaq

🇲🇽 brillar

Word origin

The term 'outshine' has its origins in the Middle English period, derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' or 'more than' and 'shine', which comes from the Old English 'scīnan', meaning 'to shine'. The metaphorical use of 'shine' to indicate excellence or superiority dates back to the late 14th century. Historically, to 'outshine' could refer to the literal sense of light—where one source of light is brighter than another. Over time, this term evolved to encompass broader meanings pertaining to performance and achievements, reflecting cultural values placed on excellence and distinction. It has been commonly used in literature and speeches to emphasize exceptional capabilities or to show superiority in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,314, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.