Definitions for shining

(the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it; "the shining of shoes provided a meager living"; "every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing")

(be bright by reflecting or casting light; "Drive carefully

(emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces")

(be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening")

(be distinguished or eminent; "His talent shines")

(be clear and obvious; "A shining example")

(have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna")

(throw or flash the light of (a lamp); "Shine the light on that window, please")

(touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly; "Light fell on her face"; "The sun shone on the fields"; "The light struck the golden necklace"; "A strange sound struck my ears")

(experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness")

(make (a surface) shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my shoes")

(marked by exceptional merit; "had shining virtues and few faults"; "a shining example")

(made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; "bright silver candlesticks"; "a burnished brass knocker"; "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves"; "rows of shining glasses"; "shiny black patents")

(reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel")