Shine: meaning, definitions and examples
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shine
[ ʃaɪn ]
in the sun
To emit light; to be bright with reflected light; to glow.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sun shone brightly in the clear blue sky.
- Her eyes shone with happiness.
success
To excel or be conspicuous.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She shone as a student and received top honors.
- His talent truly shone in the performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "shine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilhar
🇮🇳 चमकना
🇩🇪 scheinen
🇮🇩 bersinar
🇺🇦 світити
🇵🇱 świecić
🇯🇵 輝く (kagayaku)
🇫🇷 briller
🇪🇸 brillar
🇹🇷 parlamak
🇰🇷 빛나다
🇸🇦 يتألق
🇨🇿 zářit
🇸🇰 žiariť
🇨🇳 闪耀 (shǎnyào)
🇸🇮 sijati
🇮🇸 skína
🇰🇿 жарқырау
🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალება
🇦🇿 parlamaq
🇲🇽 brillar
Word origin
The word 'shine' originated from the Old English word 'scīnan' meaning 'to emit light'. Over time, it has evolved to represent not only the physical act of emitting light but also to excel or stand out in various contexts. The concept of shining has been associated with positivity, success, and brightness, making it a versatile and widely used word in the English language.