brighter
ˈbraɪtə
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Definition of brighter - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
lightemitting more light
  • The new bulb is brighter than the old one.
luminous radiant
2.
emotionmore cheerful or optimistic
  • She felt brighter after hearing the good news.
cheerful optimistic sunnier
3.
intelligencemore intelligent or clever
  • He is one of the brighter students in the class.
smarter
4.
colorsmore vivid in color
  • Her dress is brighter than the sky.
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Expressions with brighter

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times in the future that are happier or more hopeful
We believe brighter days are coming soon.
expect or experience better times after difficulties
After the storm, we will see brighter days.

Origin of brighter

Old English, beorht (bright) + -er (comparative)

Terms with brighter included in their meaning

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illuminate
make a room brighter with light
illuminate
make a room brighter with light
lighting
become brighter, or cause this to happen
daily mood
looking or feeling brighter, more awake and full of energy
color
green-yellow color lighter and brighter than olive
brightness
make something brighter or clearer
brightness
become brighter or clearer
weather
become brighter or more light

Examples of brighter in a sentence

  • The stars seemed brighter tonight.
  • His mood became brighter after the compliment.
  • The room seemed brighter with her laughter.
  • She always had the brighter ideas during meetings.
  • The brighter students often tutor their peers.
  • The flowers in the garden are brighter this year.

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  1. French:plus lumineux, plus joyeux, ...
  2. German:heller, fröhlicher, ...
  3. Italian:più luminoso, più ottimista, ...
  4. Spanish:más luminoso, más optimista, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais brilhante, mais otimista, ...
  6. Chinese:更亮, 更快乐, ...
  7. Japanese:より明るい, 元気な, ...
  8. Arabic:أَسْطَع, أَكْثَر بَهْجَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּהִיר יוֹתֵר, מְעוֹדֵד יוֹתֵר, ...
  10. Russian:более яркий, более радостный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:світліший, більш оптимістичний, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक उज्ज्वल, प्रसन्न, ...
bright
braɪt

Definition of bright - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
lightemitting or reflecting much light
  • The bright sun warmed the beach.
luminous radiant
2.
futurefull of promise or potential
  • His future looks bright with many opportunities.
auspicious hopeful promising
3.
intelligencequick-witted or intelligent
  • The bright student solved the problem quickly.
clever intelligent smart
4.
emotioncheerful and lively in mood
  • She felt bright and happy today.
cheerful upbeat
5.
colorhaving vivid or intense colors
  • She wore a bright red dress.
intense radiant vivid

Adverb

1.
lightin a way that gives off much light
  • The stars shone bright in the night sky.
radiantly vividly
2.
colorwith bold or vivid colors
  • The flowers bloomed bright in the garden.
brilliantly vividly

Noun

1.
smart individualUSsmart person who learns quickly and thinks clearlyUS
  • She was always the bright in her class..
genius intellect whiz
2.
vehicleTECH.UKheadlights fully switched on a vehicleTECH.UK
  • He forgot to turn off the brights after parking.
3.
artDatedartist's brush with a long ferrule and flat bristle headDated
  • She used a bright for the fine details.
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  • bright: headlights fully switched on a vehicle
    headlights fully switched on a vehicle
  • bright: artist's brush with a long ferrule and flat bristle head
    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.

Origin of bright

Old English, beorht (shining)

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.

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  1. French:brillant, brillamment, ...
  2. German:hell, kräftig, ...
  3. Italian:luminoso, intensamente, ...
  4. Spanish:brillante, intensamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:brilhante, brilhantemente, ...
  6. Chinese:明亮的, 明亮地, ...
  7. Japanese:明るい, 明るく, ...
  8. Arabic:ساطِع, بِسُطُوع, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּהִיר, בָּהִיר, ...
  10. Russian:яркий, ярко, ...
  11. Ukrainian:яскравий, яскраво, ...
  12. Hindi:चमकीला, चमकदार, ...
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