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Meaning of shine through | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To be discernible despite obstruction; to be apparent or evidenced.
    figuratively, intransitive, usually
  2. To be visible across a barrier.
    intransitive

Examples

“Though she makes lots of spelling and grammar mistakes in her article, her passion for the subject shines through.”
“He went on to say that the society was also too loose and that WOMEN were too loose! Aha! Their true anti-woman and homophobic selves were shining through!”
“The clouds are heavy, but the sunlight is still managing to shine through.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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