Top 98 Words That Rhyme with Shine (With Meanings)

This post contains our favorite combination of "perfect rhymes" and "near rhymes". Near rhymes are words you may have to stretch or exaggerate for songwriting and poems.

Welcome to this guide on the best words that rhyme with shine!

Here you’ll find the top 98 words and phrases for rhyming the word ‘shine’

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Words That Rhyme With Shine

  • Affine – A type of geometric transformation that preserves straight lines and parallelism.
  • Align – To bring into a line or alignment; to adjust to a common standard or purpose.
  • Aline – To form into a line; to arrange in a linear fashion.
  • Alkaline – Having a pH greater than 7; basic rather than acidic.
  • Anodyne – Something that relieves or soothes pain; also used to describe something that is bland or inoffensive.
  • Anticline – A type of geological fold in which the rock layers are bent upward into an arch shape.
  • Asinine – Stupid, foolish, or silly; lacking intelligence or good judgment.
  • Assign – To designate or appoint someone to a particular task or role; to allocate or distribute something.
  • Atropine – A medication used to treat certain medical conditions, such as heart rhythm problems or low heart rate.
  • Benign – Gentle, kind, or harmless; used to describe medical conditions that are not cancerous.
  • Borderline – Something that is on the boundary or threshold between two things; also used to describe a mental health condition that is not severe but still causes distress or impairment.
  • Brine – A solution of salt in water; also used to describe the water in which salt is dissolved.
  • Byzantine – Complex, intricate, or convoluted; also used to describe the art, architecture, and culture of the Byzantine Empire.
  • Calamine – A mineral used in various applications, including as a component of some skin lotions and ointments.
  • Celandine – A plant with yellow flowers that is used in some traditional medicines.
  • Centerline – The imaginary line that runs down the center of something, such as a road or runway.
  • Clementine – A type of small, sweet citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a mandarin and an orange.
  • Columbine – A plant with showy flowers that are shaped like a bird’s beak.
  • Concubine – A woman who cohabits with a man without being legally married to him; also used to describe a secondary or lesser partner in a polygamous relationship.
  • Confine – To limit or restrict something or someone within certain boundaries; also used as a noun to describe a boundary or border.
  • Consign – To entrust or deliver something to someone else’s care or custody; also used to describe sending goods to be sold by someone else.
  • Cosign – To sign a document or agreement jointly with someone else; also used in mathematics to describe a trigonometric function.
  • Crinoline – A stiff fabric used to make petticoats and underskirts that create a bell shape.
  • Crystalline – Composed of crystals or having a crystal structure; also used to describe something that is clear, transparent, or sparkling.
  • Cysteine – An amino acid that is a building block of proteins and plays a role in various biological processes.
  • Decline – To refuse or reject something, or to gradually decrease in quality or quantity over time.
  • Define – To give a precise meaning to a term or concept, or to establish the boundaries of something.
  • Design – To create or plan something with a specific purpose in mind, or to arrange elements in a visually pleasing way.
  • Dine – To eat a meal, especially in a formal setting or at a restaurant.
  • Disincline – To have a feeling of reluctance or unwillingness towards something.
  • Divine – To have a sacred or godly quality, or to discover something through intuition or supernatural means.
  • Dopamine – A neurotransmitter that plays a role in pleasure, reward, and motivation in the brain.
  • Eglantine – A type of wild rose that has fragrant pink flowers and prickly stems.
  • Ein – The German word for “one”, often used in mathematics or physics.
  • Endocrine – Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions.
  • Enshrine – To preserve or protect something as sacred or important, or to place something in a special location or container.
  • Entwine – To twist or weave together, or to become closely linked or interwoven.
  • Epinephrine – A hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a role in the body’s fight-or-flight response to stress or danger.
  • Exocrine – Relating to glands that secrete substances through ducts or channels that lead to the body’s surface or into other organs.
  • Fine – Of high quality or level of precision, or to impose a penalty for a wrongdoing.
  • Hyperfine – Extremely precise or detailed, often in the context of scientific measurements or analysis.
  • Imipramine – A medication used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
  • Incline – To slope or lean towards something, or to have a preference or tendency towards something.
  • Interline – To write or print between existing lines of text or music, or to provide additional services or connections between two entities.
  • Intertwine – To twist or weave together in a complex or interconnected way, or to become closely connected or intertwined.
  • Iodine – A chemical element that is essential for thyroid function and is often used as an antiseptic.
  • Lacustrine – Relating to or found in a lake or lakebed environment.
  • Line – A long, narrow mark or shape, or a sequence of words or music that follow a specific pattern or structure.
  • Malign – To speak ill of or criticize someone or something, or to have harmful or evil intentions.
  • Mine – To extract valuable minerals or resources from the earth, or to have possession or control over something.
  • Monoamine – A type of organic compound that contains a single amino group and is found in the nervous system.
  • Neuroendocrine – A type of cell that produces and secretes hormones that regulate various bodily functions.
  • Nine – The cardinal number that is one more than eight and one less than ten.
  • Noncrystalline – A term used to describe a substance that lacks a regular, ordered atomic structure.
  • Norepinephrine – A hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a role in the body’s “fight or flight” response.
  • Opine – To express an opinion, typically a strong or controversial one.
  • Palatine – Referring to the palate or the roof of the mouth.
  • Pine – A type of evergreen tree that produces cones and is often used for lumber.
  • Polycrystalline – A term used to describe a material that consists of multiple crystals or grains.
  • Porcupine – A rodent with sharp quills on its back for self-defense.
  • Proline – An amino acid that is commonly found in proteins.
  • Pyridine – A colorless liquid that is used as a solvent and is also found in tobacco smoke.
  • Realign – To adjust or realign something to its proper position or orientation.
  • Reassign – To assign something to a different person or group.
  • Recline – To lie back or rest in a comfortable position.
  • Recombine – To combine or mix different genetic material to create a new organism.
  • Reconsign – To send something to a different destination or recipient.
  • Redefine – To define or explain something in a new or different way.
  • Redesign – To redesign or create a new version of something.
  • Refine – To improve or perfect something by making small changes.
  • Resign – To voluntarily leave a job or position.
  • Saccharine – A sweet-tasting substance, often used as a sugar substitute.
  • Sein – A German word that means “to be.”
  • Serpentine – Referring to something that is winding, twisting, or snakelike in shape.
  • Shrine – A holy or sacred place, often dedicated to a particular saint or deity.
  • Sign – A visible or physical indication of something. Can also refer to a symbol or gesture that represents a concept or message.
  • Sine – A mathematical function that relates to the angles and sides of a right triangle. Often used in trigonometry and geometry.
  • Spine – The column of bones that runs down the center of the back and protects the spinal cord. Can also refer to the central part of a book’s binding.
  • Stein – A type of large, sturdy beer mug typically made of glass or ceramic. Often used for drinking German beers.
  • Superfine – Something that is very fine or delicate in texture or quality. Can also refer to a high grade of flour or sugar.
  • Supine – A position where the body is lying face up with the back on the ground. Can also refer to a state of mental or emotional passivity.
  • Swine – A term used to refer to pigs or hogs, often used in farming or animal husbandry contexts. Can also be used as a derogatory term for a person.
  • Tetracycline – A type of antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections such as acne or urinary tract infections.
  • Thiamine – A type of vitamin B1 that is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system and metabolism.
  • Thine – An archaic form of the possessive pronoun “yours”.
  • Thymine – One of the four bases that make up DNA, often abbreviated as “T”.
  • Timberline – The elevation or boundary above which trees no longer grow due to environmental conditions such as low temperatures or harsh weather.
  • Tine – A pointed projection on a fork or other implement. Can also refer to a prong on an antler or horn.
  • Turpentine – A type of solvent derived from pine trees, often used in painting or cleaning. Can also refer to an oil or resin extracted from certain trees.
  • Twine – A strong string or cord made by twisting together strands of fiber such as hemp or cotton. Can be used for binding or tying objects together.
  • Underline – To mark a word or passage with a line drawn underneath it, often used for emphasis or to indicate importance. Can also refer to a line drawn beneath text in a document or manuscript.
  • Undermine – To weaken or erode the foundation or support of something, often used in a metaphorical sense. Can also refer to the act of digging tunnels or excavating beneath a physical structure.
  • Valentine – A person to whom one sends a romantic greeting or gift on Valentine’s Day, often a romantic partner or love interest. Can also refer to the holiday itself.
  • Vine – A climbing plant that grows along a support or surface, often used for its fruit or as a decorative element. Can also refer to the stem or trunk of such a plant.
  • Waterline – The line or mark left by the water level on the hull of a ship or boat when it is floating in the water. Can also refer to a line drawn on a wall or other surface to indicate the desired level of water.
  • Whine – To make a high-pitched, complaining or unpleasant noise, often used to describe the sound made by a dog or child. Can also refer to a type of wine made from the Gewürztraminer grape.
  • Wine – An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes, often aged in barrels to enhance its flavor and aroma. Can be red, white, or rosé in color.
  • Zine – A small, self-published magazine or booklet, often with a specific focus or theme. Can be made by individuals or small groups and distributed independently


Written by Gabriel Cruz - Foodie, Animal Lover, Slang & Language Enthusiast