■ verb ( past and past participle shone or ~d )
1》 give out a bright light; glow with reflected light.
↘direct (a torch or other light) somewhere.
↘(of a person's eyes) be bright with the expression of emotion.
2》 [often as adjective shining ] excel at something.
3》 ( ~ through ) (of a quality or skill) be clearly evident.
4》 ( past and past participle ~d ) polish.
■ noun
1》 a quality of brightness, especially through reflecting light.
2》 an act of polishing.
Phrases
take the ~ off spoil the brilliance or excitement of.
take a ~ to informal develop a liking for.
Derivatives
shiningly adverb
Origin
OE scīnan , of Gmc origin.