shine

/ˈshīn/

Middle English, from Old English scīnan; akin to Old High German skīnan to shine and perhaps to Greek skia shadow

verb

  1. to emit rays of light

  2. to be bright by reflection of light

  3. to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished

noun

  1. brightness caused by the emission of light

  2. brightness caused by the reflection of light : luster

  3. brilliance, splendor