耀
shine; show off; radiance; glory; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to shine brightly; to illuminate
neutralDescribes strong, bright light hitting something.
The sun shines brightly on the earth.
The stage lights are extremely dazzling.
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Moonlight shines on the calm lake surface.
Strong ultraviolet rays shine on the skin.
The lighthouse's light shines on passing ships.
verb
to show off; to flaunt
neutralOften has a slightly derogatory connotation.
He always likes to flaunt his power.
Don't flaunt your wealth in front of others.
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She deliberately flaunts her newly bought designer bag.
That general likes to flaunt his military prowess to soldiers.
Flaunting your grades won't make you more popular.
noun
radiance; brilliance; light
neutralRefers to bright, visible light or radiance.
The radiance of the sun filled the room.
The diamond glitters with dazzling radiance.
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The distant lighthouse emits a faint radiance.
The radiance of the moonlight gently shines on the lake surface.
Her eyes sparkle with the radiance of hope.
noun
glory; honor; credit
neutralRefers to honor or credit that brings pride.
He won glory for the country.
This glory belongs to all team members.
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Winning the Nobel Prize is the highest glory for a scientist.
He attributes the glory to his parents' upbringing.
We should cherish this hard-won glory.
proper noun
surname Yao
neutralRefers to the Chinese surname Yao.
My teacher's surname is Yao.
Mr. Yao is the manager of our company.
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The surname Yao is not common in China.
Ms. Yao didn't come to work today.
I know a friend named Yao Ming.