shine

Definition

  • verb: to give off light
  • verb: to emit rays of light
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: gleam, brightness, polish

Examples

  • I'll always love you, 'come rain or come shine'. [=I will love you no matter what happens]

  • She really 'took a shine to' [='took a liking to'] her new neighbor.

  • Once she relaxed, her talent really began to 'shine through'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Chapeau, brush those teeth. They need it. LUMIÈRE: Dip, dip. Snip, snip. Polish the nails. Shine the horns. PLUMETTE: Eyes closed. Poof, poof. LUMIÈRE: And to top it all off... Voilà! (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast
  • (..) (MUSIC PLAYING) (SINGING) Oh, how divine Glamour, music and magic combine See the maidens so anxious to shine Look for a sign that enhances chances She'll be his special one What a display What a breathtaking, (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast