Word Meaning

shines definition and meaning

v. i. To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by night.
v. i. To be bright by reflection of light; to gleam; to be glossy; as, to shine like polished silver.
v. i. To be effulgent in splendor or beauty.
v. i. To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers; as, to shine in courts; to shine in conversation.
v. t. To cause to shine, as a light.
v. t. To make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light; as, in hunting, to shine the eyes of a deer at night by throwing a light on them.
n. The quality or state of shining; brightness; luster, gloss; polish; sheen.
n. Sunshine; fair weather.
n. A liking for a person; a fancy.
n. Caper; antic; row.
v. i. Shining; sheen.

Crossword clues for shines

- Do very well
- Do well
- Emission of light
- Emit light
- Excel
- Excel in mushiness
- Gleam
- Glimmer
- Glisten
- Glitter
- Glittering
- Glow
- Glow with light
- Polish
- Punch-up
- to give out or reflect rays of light
- Emits light