Synonyms for shine

Other words for “shine”, grouped by meaning.

We found 18 synonyms for “shine”. The most common are radiance, radiancy, effulgence, refulgence, refulgency.

noun the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

verb be bright by reflecting or casting light

Synonymsreflect

verb emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

Synonymsbeam

verb be shiny, as if wet

verb have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

verb touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

Synonymsfallstrike

verb experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

verb make (a surface) shine

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University