What does SHINE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ʃaɪn/
- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble score
- 8
- Words With Friends score
- 8
- How common
- Common
Meaning
verb
- be bright by reflecting or casting light“Drive carefully--the wet road reflects”
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light“The sun shone bright that day”
- 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”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
shone8shined10shines9
Anagrams of SHINE
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside SHINE
28 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is SHINE a valid word in word games?
SHINE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is SHINE worth?
SHINE is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from SHINE?
28 other words, including IN, IS, HE and HIS.