Bright

/braɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A bright light.

The bright of the headlights made it hard to see the road.

adjective

Emitting or reflecting a lot of light; shining.

The sun was bright in the clear blue sky.

Having a vivid color; fresh and cheerful in appearance.

She wore a bright yellow dress to the party.

Intelligent and quick-witted.

He is a bright student who excels in mathematics.

Promising or encouraging.

The company has a bright future after its recent successes.

Middle English, from Old English 'beorht' meaning 'shining, radiant'.

bright and early

Very early in the morning.

bright idea

A clever or inventive thought.

bright lights

The glamorous and exciting parts of a city.

brightness

The quality of being bright.

brilliant

Very bright; radiant.

shine

To emit light.

Smart or clever.

That was a bright move you made in the meeting.

Exciting or fun.

The party last night was so bright!