Shine
/ʃaɪn/noun
To emit or reflect light; to be bright or luminous.
Did you know?The ancient root of 'shine' is linked to the word for 'sacred' in some languages, suggesting a divine connection to light!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱei-
“To shine, to be bright.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
κλέος (kléos)
“Glory, fame, often associated with bright or shining deeds.”
Old English
Old English
scīnan
“To shine, to gleam, to emit light.”
Middle English
Middle English
shinen
“To emit light, to be luminous or bright.”
Modern English
English
shine
“To give off light, to appear bright.”