outshined
Bested in brilliance
Outshined is the past tense of outshine, meaning to shine more brightly than something else or to surpass in excellence or achievement: Her performance outshined everyone else's.
The standard past tense is outshone, but outshined appears frequently in informal usage and as the title of a well-known Soundgarden song.
Did better than others
- surpassedWent past or beyond
- exceededWent past a limit
- bestedOvercame in a contest
- toppedExceeded or crowned
outdid · outpaced · outstripped · eclipsed · overshadowed · dominated · prevailed · transcended
Surpassed and diminished
- dimmedReduced in brightness
- obscuredMade hard to perceive
- eclipsedSurpassed or obscured
- upstagedOutperformed for attention
overlooked · sidelined · marginalized · undervalued · underappreciated · ignored · forgotten · unnoticed
Overpowered by light or wonder
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- glowingGiving off steady light
brilliant · resplendent · incandescent · blazing · beaming · sparkling · glittering · lustrous
Gifted youth with rare talent
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- starLuminous astronomical object
- standoutExceptional person or thing
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
genius · wunderkind · phenom · natural · gifted · exceptional · remarkable · extraordinary
outperformed
Did better than others
topped · outdid · outpaced · outstripped · eclipsed · overshadowed · dominated · prevailed · transcended · triumphed
overshadowed
Surpassed and diminished
upstaged · overlooked · sidelined · marginalized · undervalued · underappreciated · ignored · forgotten · unnoticed · backgrounded
dazzled
Overpowered by light or wonder
glowing · brilliant · resplendent · incandescent · blazing · beaming · sparkling · glittering · lustrous · effulgent
prodigy
Gifted youth with rare talent
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- starLuminous astronomical object
- standoutExceptional person or thing
phenomenon · genius · wunderkind · phenom · natural · gifted · exceptional · remarkable · extraordinary · rising star
acclaimed
Publicly and enthusiastically praised
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- laudedPublicly honored or celebrated
applauded · praised · distinguished · renowned · famous · notable · esteemed · admired · revered · decorated
outshinedfell short
Failed to reach goal
trailed · lagged behind · underperformed · flopped · bombed