shine vs opalesce

shine is a noun but opalesce is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shine	Yes	No	Yes	No
opalesce	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, opalesce is a hyponym of shine; that is, opalesce is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shine:

Other hyponyms of shine include resplend, glare, luminesce, coruscate, scintillate, sparkle.

shine (noun)	opalesce (noun)
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

shine (verb)	opalesce (verb)
make (a surface) shine	exhibit a play of colors like that of an opal
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion	reflect light or colors like an opal
be shiny, as if wet
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
be distinguished or eminent
be clear and obvious
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
be bright by reflecting or casting light
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)