shine vs radiance

radiance vs shine

shine and radiance both are nouns.

shine is a verb but radiance is not a verb.

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

As nouns, shine and radiance are synonyms defined as:

shine and radiance: the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

Other synonyms of shine include effulgence, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency.

shine (noun)	radiance (noun)
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light	the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
	the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
	an attractive combination of good health and happiness

shine (verb)	radiance (verb)
make (a surface) shine
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
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)

Difference between shine and radiance

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