Meaning of the word bright in English

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bright

US /braɪt/

UK /braɪt/

emitting or reflecting much light; shining.

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The sun was so bright that I had to put on my sunglasses.

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She wore a dress with bright colors.

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luminous radiant gleaming shining vivid

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dim dull dark

intelligent and quick-witted.

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She's a very bright student and always gets good grades.

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He has a bright future ahead of him.

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clever intelligent smart sharp brilliant

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stupid dull unintelligent

in a bright manner; brightly.

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The stars shone bright in the night sky.

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The room was lit bright by the large windows.

Synonym:

brilliantly radiantly gleamingly vividly

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dimly dully darkly

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