shine

/ʃaɪn/
verb
  1. To give out or reflect light; to be bright.
    • Her polished shoes shine in the sunlight.
    • The stars shine most clearly on a winter night.
    • The sun shone brightly through the window.
  2. To direct a light or beam toward something.
    • The lighthouse shines its beam across the water every few seconds.
    • Please shine the lamp over here so I can see.
    • He shone his flashlight into the dark basement.
  3. To excel or perform very well at something.
    • The team's defense shone during the championship game.
    • His talent for storytelling shines through in every book he writes.
    • She really shines in math class.
Antonyms
noun
  1. Brightness or luster from reflected light.
    • The car's paint had a beautiful shine after being waxed.
    • She gave the silverware a good shine before the dinner party.
    • The floor had a dull shine from years of foot traffic.