a quality of brightness produced when light is reflected on something:my hair has lost its shine
an act of rubbing something to give it a shiny surface:Archie’s shoes got a quick shine from a boy with a cloth
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1(of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light:the sun shone through the window
glow or be bright with reflected light:she brushed her hair until it shone
(of a person’s eyes) be bright with emotion:his eyes shone with excitement
[with object and adverbial of direction] direct (a torch or other light) somewhere in order to see something in the dark:he shone the torch around the room before entering
2be very talented or perform very well:a boy who shone at nothing
3 (past and past participle shined) [with object] make (an object made of leather, metal, or wood) bright by rubbing it; polish:his shoes were shined to perfection
take the shine off
spoil the brilliance or excitement of:these concerns are taking the shine off Britain’s economic recovery
take a shine to
informal develop a liking for:Bill’s taken quite a shine to her
shine through
(of a good quality or skill) be clearly evident:at Murrayfield his talent shone through
