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bright

/bɹˈaɪt/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

adjective

  1. emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
    “the sun was bright and hot”
  2. having strong or striking color
    “bright dress”
  3. characterized by quickness and ease in learning
    “some children are brighter in one subject than another”
  4. having lots of light either natural or artificial
    “the room was bright and airy”
  5. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
    “bright silver candlesticks”
  6. splendid
    “the bright stars of stage and screen”
  7. not made dim or less bright
    “undimmed headlights”
  8. clear and sharp and ringing
    “the bright sound of the trumpet section”
  9. characterized by happiness or gladness
    “bright faces”
  10. likely to turn out well in the future
    “had a bright future in publishing”

adverb

  1. with brightness
    “the stars shone brilliantly”

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