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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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   Synonym Discussion of Bright. radiating or reflecting light : shining, sparkling; sunny; also : radiant with happiness; illustrious, glorious… See the full definition

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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBRIGHT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BRIGHT meaning: 1. full of light, shining: 2. strong in colour: 3. intelligent and quick to learn: . Learn more.

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

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   Jul 5, 2015 · Synonyms intelligent intelligent smart clever brilliant bright These words all describe people who are good at learning, understanding and thinking about things, and the actions that show this ability. intelligent good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability: He’s a highly intelligent man. She asked a lot of intelligent questions. smart ...

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

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   After a long, gray winter, it's hard to remember what a bright, sunny day is like. Bright means shining with light.

7. 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.

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

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   Define bright. bright synonyms, bright pronunciation, bright translation, English dictionary definition of bright. adj. bright·er , bright·est 1. a. Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts; shining. b. Comparatively high on the scale of brightness:...

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

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

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishbright adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    3 cheerful and lively His eyes were bright and excited. She gave me a bright smile. Why are you so bright and cheerful today? His face was bright with excitement.; 4 intelligent; quick to learn the brightest student in the class Do you have any bright ideas (= intelligent ideas)? Thesaurus intelligent. smart; brilliant; bright; sharp; These words all describe people who are good at learning ...

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

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