For all those who do not know the interpretation of the word "shine", this article will be useful. To shine is a verb; it refers to an imperfect form. Using the explanatory dictionary of Ephraim, you can find the definition of this word. It has four main meanings.
Sparkle, reflect light
So you can describe any shiny object that reflects the rays of light. For example, a dress embroidered with sparkles can sparkle.
- A stone shone on the ring.
- The wedding dress, embroidered with stones, shone.
Express the feeling in the look
Sometimes a person is so overwhelmed by feelings that they are reflected literally in his eyes. To shine is when delight or some other emotion cannot be hidden.
- His eyes shone with boundless love for the whole world, for all people on earth.
- An indescribable delight shone in the girl’s gaze, they had never been to the theater in their life, therefore, after the performance, she was in seventh heaven.
To be colorful or expressive
So it can be said about something tangible, which we can see with our own eyes. The brightness of colors and expressiveness are emphasized:
- The picture shone with rich colors, I wanted to look at it for hours.
- The photo exhibition shone with colorful images.
Attract attention and amaze
A person can have a unique trait. She is admired by society:
- The scientist loved to shine with his mind, it was his bad trait, because not everyone could boast of outstanding intellectual abilities.
- The singer shone with beauty, it is not surprising that she had so many fans.
It is worth noting that the last two values are figurative. They are mainly used in colloquial speech.
In Ozhegov's dictionary, another interpretation of the word is indicated: to shine with its absence. This expression has an ironic connotation. It can be explained as follows: to be absent-minded, to make sure that everyone around you paid attention to it.