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   bright

   /brʌɪt/

   adjective

   • 1. giving out or reflecting much light; shining: "the sun was dazzlingly bright" 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 colour) vivid and bold: "the bright green leaves" Similar vividbrilliantintensestrikingstrongeye-catchingglowingboldrichflamboyantgaudyluridgarish
   • ▪ having a vivid colour: "a bright tie" Similar colourfulbright-coloureddeep-colouredvividbrilliantrichvibrantdated:gay
   • 2. intelligent and quick-witted: "a bright idea" Similar cleverintelligentsharpquick-wittedquicksmartcannyastuteintuitiveacutealertkeenperceptiveingeniousinventiveresourcefulproficientaccomplishedgiftedbrilliantinformal:brainygeniuswhip-smartOpposite stupid
   • 3. cheerful and lively: "at breakfast she would be persistently bright and chirpy" Similar happygenialcheerfulcheeryjollyjoyfulgladmerrysunnylight-heartedblithebeamingvivaciousanimatedlivelyspiritedhigh-spiritedexuberantebullientbuoyanteffervescentbubblybouncyperkychirpychipperzippypeppyfreshbright-eyed and bushy-tailedbright and breezyfull of beansdated:gay
   • ▪ (of someone's future) likely to be successful and happy: "these young people have a bright future ahead of them" Similar promisingrosyfull of promiseoptimistichopefulfavourablepropitiousauspiciousprovidentialencouragingluckyfortunategoodexcellentgolden
   • 4. (of sound) clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched: "her voice is fresh and bright" Similar clearvibrantpellucidhigh-pitchedhigh

   adverb

   • 1. brightly: literary "a full moon shining bright"

   noun

   • 1. bold and vivid colours: "a choice of colours from pastels through to brights"
   • 2. headlights switched to full 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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   BRIGHT definition: 1. full of light, shining: 2. strong in colour: 3. intelligent and quick to learn: . Learn more.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryBRIGHT definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

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   1. adjective. A bright color is strong and noticeable, and not dark. ...a bright red dress. Synonyms: vivid, rich, brilliant, intense More Synonyms of bright. brightly adverb. ...a display of brightly colored flowers. brightness uncountable noun. You'll be impressed with the brightness and the beauty of the colors.

8. 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

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › bright_adjbright, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   There are 42 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word bright, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. bright has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

10. 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.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBRIGHT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    BRIGHT definition: 1. having a strong, light colour: 2. full of light or shining strongly: 3. intelligent: . Learn more.