Bright
/braɪt/
adjectiveBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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2 meanings1
Giving off or reflecting a lot of light.
/braɪt/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Emitting or reflecting much light.
The bright sun warmed our faces.
💡 Simply: Very shiny or light.
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She wore a bright yellow dress.
How It's Used
General
"The sun was bright that day."
Physics
"The light source was exceptionally bright."
2
Intelligent; quick-witted.
/braɪt/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Intelligent and quick-witted.
He's a bright young man with a promising future.
💡 Simply: Smart and clever.
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2
The bright child easily solved the puzzle.
How It's Used
Education
"She is a bright student."
Tip:Think of a light bulb – bright ideas light up the mind.
Idioms & expressions
bright as a button
Very lively and intelligent.
"The children were bright as buttons after their holiday."
From Old English *brīht, meaning "shining," related to the Proto-Germanic *brehtaz.
The word 'bright' has been used in a similar sense since Old English, primarily related to light and brilliance.
Memory tip
Think of a bright star shining in the night sky.
Practice
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