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adjective
- 1. giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining: "her bright, dark eyes" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a person, idea, or remark) intelligent and quick-witted: "a bright young journalist" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. luminously: literary "a full moon shining bright"
noun
- 1. bold and vivid colors: "webbed gloves in neon brights"
- 2. headlights switched to high beam: North American "he turned the brights on and we drove along the dirt road"
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The meaning of BRIGHT is radiating or reflecting light : shining, sparkling. How to use bright in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Bright.
Jun 8, 2024 · bright (comparative more bright, superlative most bright) (often literary) In a bright manner; brightly, glowingly, luminously, lustrously. (figuratively) Referring to colour: with bold or vivid colours; brightly, boldly, vividly. Referring to sight, sound, understanding, etc.: clearly, distinctly; brightly.
intelligent and quick to learn: bright idea She was enthusiastic and full of bright ideas and suggestions. They were bright children, always asking questions. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
14 meanings: 1. emitting or reflecting much light; shining 2. (of colours) intense or vivid 3. full of promise 4. full of.... Click for more definitions.
1. a. Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts; shining. b. Comparatively high on the scale of brightness: bright red. c. Full of light or illumination: a bright sunny day; a stage bright with spotlights. 2. Characterizing a dyestuff that produces a highly saturated color; brilliant. 3.
Bright means shining with light. The adjective bright is good for describing anything that emits, reflects, or is full of light — like the bright moon, the bright sky or the bright, well-lit room. Bright can also mean vivid or vibrant — such as a bright purple three-piece suit.
Definition of bright adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. shining with light that is radiated or reflected; full of light. 2. clear or brilliant in color or sound; vivid or intense. 3. lively; vivacious; cheerful. a bright smile. 4. mentally quick; smart, clever, witty, etc.
having a strong, light colour: bright yellow / blue. Fewer examples. Then a bright light appeared in the sky. She looks best in bright colours, like red and pink. The bright blue letters really stand out on the page. He's wearing a bright red baseball cap and sunglasses. I've chosen a really bright yellow paint for the kitchen.
Synonyms for BRIGHT: shining, luminous, dazzling, glowing, shiny, radiant, brilliant, gleaming; Antonyms of BRIGHT: dim, dull, dark, gloomy, lackluster, darkened, dusky, sombre.
