Shines: meaning, definitions and examples
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shines
[ ʃaɪnz ]
weather
To emit light; to be bright; to reflect light; to sparkle.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sun shines brightly in the sky.
- The stars shine in the night sky.
- The diamond shines brilliantly in the light.
person
To excel or be outstanding in a particular area.
Synonyms
distinguish oneself, excel, stand out
Examples of usage
- She shines in mathematics.
- He shines as a leader.
colloquial
The quality or state of brightness or radiance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She has a natural shine about her.
- The shine of the polished silver was impressive.
Translations
Translations of the word "shines" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilha
🇮🇳 चमकता है
🇩🇪 scheint
🇮🇩 bersinar
🇺🇦 сіяє
🇵🇱 świeci
🇯🇵 輝く (kagayaku)
🇫🇷 brille
🇪🇸 brilla
🇹🇷 parlıyor
🇰🇷 빛나다 (bichnada)
🇸🇦 يلمع
🇨🇿 svítí
🇸🇰 svieti
🇨🇳 闪耀 (shǎnyào)
🇸🇮 sije
🇮🇸 skín
🇰🇿 жарық шашады
🇬🇪 ანათებს
🇦🇿 parlayır
🇲🇽 brilla
Word origin
The word 'shine' originated from the Old English word 'scinan', which meant 'to emit light'. Over the years, its meaning expanded to include not only physical brightness but also excellence or outstanding performance in various fields. The word has been used in literature, music, and everyday conversation to convey the idea of radiance, brilliance, or exceptional ability.