Bright
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Radiating or reflecting light; shedding or having much light; shining; luminous; not dark.
The sun was bright o'erhead.
The earth was dark, but the heavens were bright.
The public places were as bright as at noonday.
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Transmitting light; clear; transparent.
From the brightest wines
He 'd turn abhorrent.
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Having qualities that render conspicuous or attractive, or that affect the mind as light does the eye; resplendent with charms; as, bright beauty.
Bright as an angel new-dropped from the sky.
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Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
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Sparkling with wit; lively; vivacious; shedding cheerfulness and joy around; cheerful; cheery.
Be bright and jovial among your guests.
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Illustrious; glorious.
In the brightest annals of a female reign.
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Manifest to the mind, as light is to the eyes; clear; evident; plain.
That he may with more ease, with brighter evidence, and with surer success, draw the bearner on.
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Of brilliant color; of lively hue or appearance.
Here the bright crocus and blue violet grew.
Phrases & Compounds
- bright side
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the positive or favorable aspects of a situation.
- to look on the bright side
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to focus the attention on favorable aspects of a situation; to minimize attention to possible negative or unfavorable factors in a situation.