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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

brightness
The quality of being bright.
brilliant
Very bright; radiant.
shine
To emit light.

Slang Meanings

Smart or clever.
That was a bright move you made in the meeting.
Exciting or fun.
The party last night was so bright!