8.3.3.1 Shine

Use this domain for words related to a light source shining--for something to make light.

  • What words refer to a light source shining?
    shine, glow, gleam, blaze, shed light, radiate,
  • What words refer to something shining for a very short time and then becoming dark again?
    flash, flare, spark, scintillate,
  • What words refer to something shining with small points of light?
    twinkle, glitter, shimmer, flicker, glimmer,
  • What words refer to something shining brighter and dimmer again and again?
    flicker, blink,
  • What words describe something that shines dimly in the dark?
    luminous, fluorescent, glow in the dark, glimmer,

    • 8.3.3.1.1 Light source

    Use this domain for words related to a source of light--something that makes or gives light.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    6N Lights and Light Holders
  • What words refer to something that makes light?
    light, lamp, candle, arc light, beacon, chandelier, electric light, fire, fixture, flare, flashlight, flash (camera), floodlight, fluorescent light, globe, headlight, incandescent light, lamp-post, lantern, lighthouse, lighting, light source, luminary, night-light, paraffin lamp, searchlight, spotlight, street light, strobe, sunlamp, taillight, taper, torch,
  • What words describe something that produces light?
    light producing, shining,
  • What are the parts of a lamp?
    lampstand, stand, wick, chimney, bulb, light bulb, lamp shade, switch, filament, socket,
  • What are the parts of a candle?
    candlestick, wick, wax, candelabra, holder,
  • What words refer to the lights being on in a place?
    the lights are on, be lit up, ablaze,
  • What words refer to a light starting to work?
    come on,
  • What words refer to making a light start working?
    turn on, light (a candle), switch on,
  • What words refer to a light stopping?
    go out, go down, dim,
  • What words refer to making a light stop working?
    turn out, put out, turn down, switch off,
  • What words refer to not turning off the lights?
    leave the lights on,

    • 8.3.3.1.2 Bright

    Use this domain for words describing something that is bright.

  • What words describe a light that is bright?
    bright, strong, good, harsh,
  • What words describe a light that is very bright?
    blazing, brilliant,
  • What words describe a light that is so bright it hurts your eyes?
    blinding, dazzling, glare,
  • What words describe a place where there is lots of light?
    bright, light, well lit, ablaze with light,
  • What words refer to the light becoming brighter?
    get light, brighten, lighten, the light grows,