shining

/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To emit light.
To reflect light.
To distinguish oneself; to excel.
To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.
To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers.
To be immediately apparent.
To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.
A bright emission of light; a gleam.
Emitting light.
Reflecting light.
Having a high polish or sheen.
Having exceptional merit.

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