I. ˈshīn verb
( shone ˈshōn, especially Canad & Brit ˈshän ; or shined ; shin·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English scīnan; akin to Old High German skīnan to shine and perhaps to Greek skia shadow
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1. : to emit rays of light
2. : to be bright by reflection of light
3.
a. : to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished
shine s in math
b. : to perform extremely well
when will stocks really shine again? — Temma Ehrenfeld
4. : to have a bright glowing appearance
his face shone with enthusiasm
5. : to be conspicuously evident or clear
transitive verb
1.
a. : to cause to emit light
b. : to throw or direct the light of
2. past & past participle shined : to make bright by polishing
shined his shoes
II. noun
Date: 15th century
1. : brightness caused by the emission of light
2. : brightness caused by the reflection of light : luster
the shine of polished silver
3. : brilliance , splendor
still has a shine about her
4. : fair weather : sunshine
rain or shine
5. : trick , caper — usually used in plural
6. : liking , fancy
took a shine to him
7.
a. : a polish or gloss given to shoes
b. : a single polishing of a pair of shoes