ALL meanings of shining
shin·ing
S s - adjective shining that shines 1
- adjective shining radiant; gleaming; bright. 1
- adjective shining resplendent; brilliant: shining talents. 1
- adjective shining conspicuously fine: a shining example. 1
- verb without object shining to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light. 1
- verb without object shining to be bright with reflected light; glisten; sparkle. 1
- verb without object shining (of light) to appear brightly or strongly, especially uncomfortably so: Wear dark glasses so the sun won't shine in your eyes. 1
- verb without object shining to be or appear unusually animated or bright, as the eyes or face. 1
- verb without object shining to appear with brightness or clearness, as feelings. 1
- verb without object shining to excel or be conspicuous: to shine in school. 1
- verb with object shining to cause to shine. 1
- verb with object shining to direct the light of (a lamp, mirror, etc.): Shine the flashlight on the steps so I can see. 1
- verb with object shining to put a gloss or polish on; polish (as shoes, silverware, etc.). 1
- noun shining radiance or brightness caused by emitted or reflected light. 1
- noun shining luster; polish. 1
- noun shining sunshine; fair weather. 1
- noun shining a polish or gloss given to shoes. 1
- noun shining an act or instance of polishing shoes. 1
- noun shining Informal. a foolish prank; caper. 1
- noun shining Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a black person. 1
- idioms shining come rain or shine, regardless of the weather. no matter what the circumstances may be: Come rain or shine, he is always on the job. Also, rain or shine. 1
- idioms shining take a shine to, Informal. to take a liking or fancy to: That little girl has really taken a shine to you. 1
- adjective shining A shining achievement or quality is a very good one which should be greatly admired. 0
- adjective shining used to say that an achievement or quality is a very good one which should be greatly admired; outstanding 0
- adjective shining very bright and clear due to reflecting light; gleaming 0
- adjective shining giving off or reflecting light; radiant; bright 0
- adjective shining brilliant; splendid 0