adjective
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
Examples
- the sun was bright and hot
- a bright sunlit room
adjective
having strong or striking color
Synonyms
Examples
- bright dress
- brilliant tapestries
- a bird with vivid plumage
adjective
characterized by quickness and ease in learning
Synonyms
Examples
- some children are brighter in one subject than another
- smart children talk earlier than the average
adjective
having lots of light either natural or artificial
Examples
- the room was bright and airy
- a stage bright with spotlights
adjective
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing
Synonyms
Examples
- reflecting a sheen or glow
- bright silver candlesticks
- a burnished brass knocker
- she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
- rows of shining glasses
- shiny black patents
adjective
splendid
Examples
- the bright stars of stage and screen
- a bright moment in history
- the bright pageantry of court
adjective
not made dim or less bright
Synonyms
Examples
- undimmed headlights
- surprisingly the curtain started to rise while the houselights were still undimmed
adjective
clear and sharp and ringing
Synonyms
Examples
- the bright sound of the trumpet section
- the brilliant sound of the trumpets
adjective
characterized by happiness or gladness
Examples
- bright faces
- all the world seems bright and gay
adjective
likely to turn out well in the future
Synonyms
Examples
- had a bright future in publishing
- the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career
- a hopeful new singer on Broadway
adverb
with brightness
Synonyms
Examples
- the stars shone brilliantly
- the windows glowed jewel bright