Shining

'Shining'

[shining.n.01] as in: the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

Examples:
the shining of shoes provided a meager living
every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing

'Shining'

[reflect.v.04] as in: be bright by reflecting or casting light

Examples:
Drive carefully--the wet road reflects

'Shining'

[shine.v.02] as in: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

Examples:
The sun shone bright that day
The fire beamed on their faces

'Shining'

[glitter.v.01] as in: be shiny, as if wet

Examples:
His eyes were glistening

'Shining'

[shine.v.04] as in: be distinguished or eminent

Examples:
His talent shines

'Shining'

[shine.v.05] as in: be clear and obvious

Examples:
A shining example

'Shining'

[glow.v.02] as in: have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

Examples:
Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna

'Shining'

[shine.v.07] as in: throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

Examples:
Shine the light on that window, please

'Shining'

[fall.v.08] as in: touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

Examples:
Light fell on her face
The sun shone on the fields
The light struck the golden necklace
A strange sound struck my ears

'Shining'

[glow.v.05] as in: experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

Examples:
She was beaming with joy
Her face radiated with happiness

'Shining'

[polish.v.01] as in: make (a surface) shine

Examples:
shine the silver, please
polish my shoes

'Shining'

[clamber.v.01] as in: climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

'Shining'

[shining.s.01] as in: marked by exceptional merit

Examples:
had shining virtues and few faults
a shining example

'Shining'

[bright.s.04] as in: made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

Examples:
bright silver candlesticks
a burnished brass knocker
she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
rows of shining glasses
shiny black patents

'Shining'

[glistening.s.01] as in: reflecting light

Examples:
glistening bodies of swimmers
the horse's glossy coat
lustrous auburn hair
saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
shining white enamel

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