Outshone: meaning, definitions and examples
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outshone
[ aʊtʃoʊn ]
surpass others
Outshone is the past tense of the verb outshine, which means to surpass or exceed someone or something in brightness, performance, or achievement. It is often used to describe a situation where one person or thing is more impressive or noticeable than another. For example, a star can outshine the others in the night sky, or a student can outshine their peers in academics. This term conveys a sense of superiority or exceptional quality.
Synonyms
dwarfed, excelled, outperformed, overshadowed, surpassed
Examples of usage
- The actress outshone her competitors at the awards.
- His skills outshone those of his colleagues.
- During the event, she outshone everyone with her outfit.
Translations
Translations of the word "outshone" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ofuscou
🇮🇳 छा गया
🇩🇪 überstrahlt
🇮🇩 menyilaukan
🇺🇦 переважав
🇵🇱 przyćmił
🇯🇵 光を当てた
🇫🇷 éclipser
🇪🇸 opacar
🇹🇷 gölgeledi
🇰🇷 빛났다
🇸🇦 أشعل
🇨🇿 překonal
🇸🇰 zastínil
🇨🇳 超越了
🇸🇮 zasenčil
🇮🇸 skína
🇰🇿 жарқырады
🇬🇪 გაბრჭყვიალა
🇦🇿 parıldadı
🇲🇽 opacó
Word origin
The word 'outshone' comes from the root 'shine,' which stems from the Old English 'scinan,' meaning 'to give off light.' 'Outshine' is a compound word formed by the prefix 'out-' which suggests surpassing or exceeding, and the verb 'shine.' The term has been used in English since the 16th century as a figurative expression to describe one thing shining brighter than another, both literally and metaphorically. Its usage has evolved to encompass not just physical brightness but also the idea of excellence in various pursuits, such as talent, performance, or achievements.