Clues for the word "SHINE"

We've had 87 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 174 times in crosswords. It was last seen in USA Today crossword on April 02, 2024.

Definition of shine

v. i. - To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by night.
v. i. - To be bright by reflection of light; to gleam; to be glossy; as, to shine like polished silver.
v. i. - To be effulgent in splendor or beauty.
v. i. - To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers; as, to shine in courts; to shine in conversation.
v. t. - To cause to shine, as a light.
v. t. - To make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light; as, in hunting, to shine the eyes of a deer at night by throwing a light on them.
n. - The quality or state of shining; brightness; luster, gloss; polish; sheen.
n. - Sunshine; fair weather.
n. - A liking for a person; a fancy.
n. - Caper; antic; row.
v. i. - Shining; sheen.