Definition Synonyms
Definition of bright - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
lightemitting or reflecting much light
- The bright sun warmed the beach.
2.
futurefull of promise or potential
- His future looks bright with many opportunities.
3.
intelligencequick-witted or intelligent
- The bright student solved the problem quickly.
4.
emotioncheerful and lively in mood
- She felt bright and happy today.
5.
colorhaving vivid or intense colors
- She wore a bright red dress.
Adverb
1.
lightin a way that gives off much light
- The stars shone bright in the night sky.
2.
colorwith bold or vivid colors
- The flowers bloomed bright in the garden.
Noun
1.
smart individualUS smart person who learns quickly and thinks clearlyUS
- She was always the bright in her class..
2.
vehicleTECH. UK headlights fully switched on a vehicleTECH. UK
- He forgot to turn off the brights after parking.
3.
artDated artist's brush with a long ferrule and flat bristle headDated
- She used a bright for the fine details.
Images of bright
headlights fully switched on a vehicle 
artist's brush with a long ferrule and flat bristle head
Expressions with bright
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positive aspect of a difficult situation
Even in failure, there's always a bright side.
spot that is bright in appearance
The bright spot on the wall caught my attention.
person who is intelligent or quick-witted
She is such a bright spark in the team.
short period of sunny weather
We enjoyed a bright spell during our vacation.
very early in the morning
We woke up bright and early for the hike.
think about the good parts of a situation
Even after losing, she focused on the bright side.
things are expected to improve
With the new policies, the future looks bright for the company.
very cheerful or lively
The children were bright as a button during the party.
examine a situation positively, being cheerful or optimistic
She always looks on the bright side during hard times.
the excitement and entertainment of a big city
She moved to the bright lights in search of fame.
express that a situation seems negative or unlikely to improve
Things aren't looking too bright for the project this year..
light and airy creating a pleasant atmosphere
The room felt bright and breezy with the windows open.
very smart or clever in thinking or appearance
She is bright as a new button in solving problems.
very shiny or very vivid in color or appearance
The bright as a new coin surface caught everyone's attention.
very clean or shiny
Her kitchen is always bright as a new pin.
extremely clean or shiny in appearance
Her kitchen is always bright as a pin.
very intelligent or cheerful in nature
Her smile was bright as a shiny new button.
very shiny and clean like a new penny
The car was bright as a shiny penny after washing.
feel a little sick or not well
I don't feel too bright this morning.
describe a situation in an optimistic way
She painted a bright picture of the company's future.
youthful, clever, and high-spirited person
She was considered a bright young thing in her community.
having the red color of fresh raspberries
She wore a bright-red dress to the party.
vivid and striking shade of blue
The artist chose a bright blue for the sky in his painting..
promising or successful time ahead
She has a bright future in the music industry.
Origin of bright
Old English, beorht (shining)
Terms with bright included in their meaning
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shining
very bright and radiant
light
bright and not dark or obscured
visual
having many bright colors
color
dull or deeper in hue; not bright
lighting
make or become less bright or clear
color
marked with a bright color
bright
illuminated or having light
appearance
bright and radiant like the sun
light
becoming less bright or intense
light or sound
gradually become less bright or loud
diminishing
gradually becoming less bright or strong
burn brightly
burn with a bright, flickering light
text marking
mark text with a bright color for emphasis
color
bright yellow shade used to describe vivid yellow hues
illuminate
make something bright or provide illumination
colorful
vivid and bright
color
wide range of bright colors
cleaning
act of polishing something to make it bright
emotion
cheerful and bright in appearance
fire
intense, bright fire
fire
burn with bright flames
colors
bright yellow color like a canary's feathers
color
bright yellow color resembling that of a canary bird
spice
bright red powder made from dried peppers
Examples of bright in a sentence
Stars were bright in the clear night sky. The startup has a bright future ahead. Her bright prospects impressed the scholarship panel. Her bright ideas always stand out in meetings. He's a bright child with a love for learning. Her bright demeanor lifted everyone's spirits.
The room was filled with bright laughter. The bright yellow walls cheered up the room. Her bright blue scarf stood out in the crowd. The moon glowed bright over the ocean. The lamp burned bright in the dark room. The sun shone bright on the water. Her dress stood out bright against the dull background. The company hired a bright to lead the new project. Every team needs a bright to innovate and inspire. The oncoming car's brights were blinding. He flashed his brights to signal the truck. The artist preferred a bright for landscapes. A bright was essential for the painting's texture.
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- French:brillant, brillamment, ...
- German:hell, kräftig, ...
- Italian:luminoso, intensamente, ...
- Spanish:brillante, intensamente, ...
- Portuguese:brilhante, brilhantemente, ...
- Chinese:明亮的, 明亮地, ...
- Japanese:明るい, 明るく, ...
- Arabic:ساطِع, بِسُطُوع, ...
- Hebrew:בָּהִיר, בָּהִיר, ...
- Russian:яркий, ярко, ...
- Ukrainian:яскравий, яскраво, ...
- Hindi:चमकीला, चमकदार, ...
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