shine
     n : the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
         [syn: {radiance}, {radiancy}, {effulgence}, {refulgence},
          {refulgency}]
     v 1: be bright by reflecting or casting light; "Drive
          carefully--the wet road reflects" [syn: {reflect}]
     2: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun
        shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
        [syn: {beam}]
     3: be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening" [syn: {glitter},
         {glisten}, {glint}, {gleam}]
     4: be distinguished or eminent; "His talent shines"
     5: be clear and obvious; "A shining example"
     6: especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color,
        such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of
        the sauna" [syn: {glow}, {beam}, {radiate}]
     7: throw or flash the light of (a lamp, etc.); "Shine the light
        on that window, please"
     8: touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly; "Light
        fell on her face"; "The sun shone on the fields"; "The
        light struck the golden necklace"; "A strange sound struck
        my ears" [syn: {fall}, {strike}]
     9: experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from
        good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with
        joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness" [syn: {glow}, {beam},
         {radiate}]
     10: (of surfaces) make shine; "shine the silver, please";
         "polish my shoes" [syn: {polish}, {smooth}, {smoothen}]
     [also: {shone}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0