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   bright

   /brīt/

   adjective

   • 1. giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining: "her bright, dark eyes" Similar shininglightbrilliantvividblazingdazzlingbeamingintenseglaringsparklingflashingglitteringscintillatinggleamingglowingaglowtwinklingflickeringglisteningshimmeringilluminatedlitlightedablazeluminousluminescentradiantincandescentphosphorescentfluorescentshinylustrousglossysheenypolishedvarnishedliterary:irradiantlucenteffulgentrefulgentfulgentlucidglisteringcoruscatinglambentfulgurantfulguratingfulgurousOpposite darkdull
   • ▪ full of light: "the rooms are bright and spacious"
   • ▪ (of a period of time) having sunny, cloudless weather: "the long, bright days of June" Similar sunnysunshinycloudlessuncloudedclearfairfine
   • ▪ (of color) vivid and bold: "the bright green leaves" Similar vividbrilliantintensestrikingstrongeye-catchingglowingboldrichflamboyantgaudyluridgarish
   • ▪ having a vivid color: "a bright tie" Similar colorfulbright-coloreddeep-coloredvividbrilliantrichvibrantdated:gay
   • 2. (of a person, idea, or remark) intelligent and quick-witted: "a bright young journalist" Similar cleverintelligentsharpquick-wittedquicksmartcannyastuteintuitiveacutealertkeenperceptiveingeniousinventiveresourcefulproficientaccomplishedgiftedbrilliantinformal:brainygeniuswhip-smartOpposite stupid
   • 3. giving an appearance of cheerful liveliness: "she gave a bright smile" Similar happygenialcheerfulcheeryjollyjoyfulgladmerrysunnylightheartedblithebeamingvivaciousanimatedlivelyspiritedhigh-spiritedexuberantebullientbuoyanteffervescentbubblybouncyperkychirpychipperzippypeppyfreshbright-eyed and bushy-tailedbright and breezyfull of beansdated:gay
   • ▪ (of someone's future) likely to be successful and happy: "the bright prospects for her early retirement" Similar promisingrosyfull of promiseoptimistichopefulfavorablepropitiousauspiciousprovidentialencouragingluckyfortunategoodexcellentgolden
   • 4. (of sound) clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched: "her voice is fresh and bright" Similar clearvibrantpellucidhigh-pitchedhigh

   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"

   Word Origin Old Englishbeorht, of Germanic origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. brightish adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › brightBright Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBRIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › brightBright - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBRIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › brightBright - definition of bright by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbright adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Jul 5, 2015 · Definition of bright adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › brightBright Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Bright definition: Characterizing a dyestuff that produces a highly saturated color; brilliant.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBRIGHT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   full of light or shining strongly: bright sunshine. The room is small but bright. bright adjective (INTELLIGENT) B2. intelligent: He's a bright boy. bright adjective (HAPPY) B2. happy or full of hope: She's always so bright and cheerful. brightly. adverb. B2. brightly coloured flowers. brightness. noun [ U ]

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › brightbright | meaning of bright in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    bright meaning, definition, what is bright: shining strongly, or with plenty of ligh...: Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › brightBright Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    BRIGHT meaning: 1 : producing a lot of light filled with light; 2 : having a very light and strong color