bright

adjective

  1. 1

    full or promise

    had a bright future in publishing

    the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career

  2. 2

    having lots of light either natural or artificial

    the room was bright and airy

    a stage bright with spotlights

  3. 3

    emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

    the sun was bright and hot

    a bright sunlit room

  4. 4

    not made dim or less bright

    undimmed headlights

    surprisingly the curtain started to rise while the houselights were still undimmed

  5. 5

    having striking color

    bright dress

    brilliant tapestries

  6. 6

    splendid

    the bright stars of stage and screen

    a bright moment in history

  7. 7

    characterized by happiness or gladness

    bright faces

    all the world seems bright and gay

  8. 8

    characterized by quickness and ease in learning

    some children are brighter in one subject than another

    smart children talk earlier than the average

  9. 9

    made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

    bright silver candlesticks

    a burnished brass knocker

  10. 10

    clear and sharp and ringing

    the bright sound of the trumpet section

    the brilliant sound of the trumpets

adverb

  1. 1

    with brightness

    the stars shone brilliantly

    the windows glowed jewel bright

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