shine

be bright by reflecting or casting light

• “Drive carefully--the wet road reflects”

emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• “The sun shone bright that day”
• “The fire beamed on their faces”

be shiny, as if wet

• “His eyes were glistening”

be distinguished or eminent

• “His talent shines”

be clear and obvious

• “A shining example”

especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• “Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”

throw or flash the light of (a lamp, etc.)

• “Shine the light on that window, please”

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”

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”

(of surfaces) make shine

• “shine the silver, please”
• “polish my shoes”

the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light