What is the meaning of bright?

adjective

  • Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts.
    • usage: "the sun was bright and hot"; "a bright sunlit room"
  • Having striking color.
    • usage: "bright dress"; "brilliant tapestries"; "a bird with vivid plumage"
  • Characterized by quickness and ease in learning.
    • usage: "some children are brighter in one subject than another"; "smart children talk earlier than the average"
  • Having lots of light either natural or artificial.
    • usage: "the room was bright and airy"; "a stage bright with spotlights"
  • Made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow.
    • usage: "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"
  • Splendid.
    • usage: "the bright stars of stage and screen"; "a bright moment in history"; "the bright pageantry of court"
  • Not made dim or less bright.
    • usage: "undimmed headlights"; "surprisingly the curtain started to rise while the houselights were still undimmed"
  • Clear and sharp and ringing.
    • usage: "the bright sound of the trumpet section"; "the brilliant sound of the trumpets"
  • Characterized by happiness or gladness.
    • usage: "bright faces"; "all the world seems bright and gay"
  • Full or promise.
    • usage: "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.
    • usage: "the stars shone brilliantly"; "the windows glowed jewel bright"
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