bright
/bɹˈaɪt/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
adjective
- emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
“the sun was bright and hot” - having strong or striking color
“bright dress” - characterized by quickness and ease in learning
“some children are brighter in one subject than another” - having lots of light either natural or artificial
“the room was bright and airy” - made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
“bright silver candlesticks” - splendid
“the bright stars of stage and screen” - not made dim or less bright
“undimmed headlights” - clear and sharp and ringing
“the bright sound of the trumpet section” - characterized by happiness or gladness
“bright faces” - likely to turn out well in the future
“had a bright future in publishing”
adverb
- with brightness
“the stars shone brilliantly”
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