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单词 brightsome
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brightsomeadj.

Brit. /ˈbrʌɪts(ə)m/, U.S. /ˈbraɪtsəm/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: bright adj., -some suffix1.
Etymology: < bright adj. + -some suffix1. Compare brightsomeness n.
Chiefly literary or poetic. Now rare.
Bright-looking; somewhat bright (in various senses).
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the world > matter > light > intensity of light > [adjective] > somewhat bright or mildly radiant
brightsome1548
brightish1584
milda1645
1548 [implied in: Hall's Vnion: Henry VIII f. clxvv The brightsomenes of the gold. (at brightsomeness n.)].
a1560 T. Phaer tr. Virgil Nyne Fyrst Bks. Eneidos (1562) ix. sig. Dd.ivv His hye helme..yt brightsom beames reflecting shone.
1635 J. Hayward tr. G. F. Biondi Donzella Desterrada 108 The night..is yet very brightsome and cleare.
1859 R. C. Singleton tr. Virgil Aeneid vi, in tr. Virgil Wks. II. 154 Let me strew Their brightsome blossoms.
1974 Wisconsin State Jrnl. 17 Apr. v. 3 (advt.) A brightsome calico..with elasticized neckline, puff sleeves and tunnel waist.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2019; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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