/owt'shuyn"/ , v. , outshone or shined, outshining .
v.t.
1. to surpass in shining; shine more brightly than.
2. to surpass in splendor, ability, achievement, excellence, etc.: a product that outshone all competitors; to outshine one's classmates.
v.i.
3. to shine out or forth: a small light outshining in the darkness.
[ 1590-1600; OUT- + SHINE ]