Definition of bright in English:

bright

adjective brʌɪtbraɪt

1Giving out or reflecting much light; shining.
the sun was dazzlingly bright
her bright, dark eyes
Example sentencesExamples
- The door opened and a bright light shone into the dimly lit room.
- The sun was bright and shone through Jim's window sternly, as if warning that it was time to get out of bed.
- The bright light reflected off her shirt and I winced at the sight.
- She doesn't recognize the drab room with the bright morning light shining in through the narrow gap in the curtains.
- The thick foliage wouldn't allow the moon's bright light to shine through.
- And from it burst a bright light, shining and sparkling with all colors of the rainbow.
- Soon enough, Raymond reached the hospital, its lights shone bright into his eyes, blinding him.
- The cannon twitched, and an intense bright light shone from within the barrel.
- The door to my cell was flung open and a bright light was shined in.
- His dark eyes were reflecting the bright flashing lights of the carnival, and he looked like the most adorable puppy.
- He is, however, one to watch because he shines a bright light on the central paradox that haunts politics.
- A bright light shines from behind and the silver armor is put on her.
- Not only has she maintained it, but she has kept it bright and shining, untarnished by time.
- Her dark eyes were bright with reflected light, and her cheeks were rosy.
- A bright light shone in my eyes and I squinted, temporarily blinded.
- Some filmmakers shine a bright light that blurs the intimate, the indistinct and the fugitive.
- The trio traveled down a wide silver corridor, bathed in bright light that reflected from the metal floor.
- It started to rise, and a bright light shined through what was opening.
- A bright light was shining on him, and all he could think of was how stereotypically cliché this was.
- Then the door opened, and a bright light shone in my eyes.
Synonyms
shining, light, brilliant, vivid, blazing, dazzling, beaming, intense, glaring
sparkling, flashing, glittering, scintillating, gleaming, glowing, aglow, twinkling, flickering, glistening, shimmering
illuminated, lit, lighted, ablaze, luminous, luminescent, radiant, incandescent, phosphorescent, fluorescent
shiny, lustrous, glossy, sheeny, polished, varnished
literary irradiant, lucent, effulgent, refulgent, fulgent, lucid, glistering, coruscating, lambent, fulgurant, fulgurating, fulgurous
1. 1.1 Full of light.
  the rooms are bright and spacious
  Example sentencesExamples
  The shiny exterior glimmered in the lights of the bright room and reflected each of their faces in a warped way.
  The nine other rooms above the restaurant are comfortable, bright and spacious, but only four have lake views.
  Unlike its rough-hewn ancestors, the cabin feels bright and spacious.
  The kitchen cum dining room is spacious and bright.
  The room was bright and full of sunshine, the light-catchers sending shards of rainbows all over the room.
  Through these, Wilton could see a bright, spacious lobby.
  Haig was taking full advantage of the bright conditions at night for prospecting expeditions.
  This house is bright, comfortable and full of character.
  At 8: 00 Ember sat down at a cold desk in the back of a bright room full of chemicals and beakers.
  The bathroom was bright, and spacious, with twin basins and a decent range of toiletries.
  For the first time, she looked innocent, her bright eyes full of light.
  The intense bright of the chamber and the nothingness in the surround was unnerving.
  This room is bright and spacious, with lots of light coming in through two windows.
  The rooms are bright, spacious, spotless and reasonably priced.
  They glow in the sun in an area of London bright with light reflected from surrounding water and huge sky.
  It was bright, full of pretty things, and I was her new prize.
  The bar was stuffy, bright and full of the mixed odors of beer, smoke, and unwashed bodies.
  It has 148 square metres of bright and spacious accommodation.
  The living room is bright and spacious with 11 foot high ceilings.
  While the external courtyards are contained and intimate, the principal internal space is spacious and bright.
  Synonyms
  full, complete, total, clear, plain, undiminished
2. 1.2 (of a period of time) having sunny, cloudless weather.
  the long, bright days of June
  Example sentencesExamples
  It took off into the bright summer day and veered erratically around the trees and flowers.
  The ash had stopped falling and the day was bright and beautiful, and everyone was outside.
  It was a bright day, yet the cool breeze and winter chill kept the temperature down.
  The day was bright and sunny as I walked swiftly towards the hospital.
  Time ebbed away as they traveled, the bright day growing older.
  I played back the images on my LCD screen, but I couldn't see them very well because the day was too bright.
  There wasn't a cloud in the sky and the day was bright and sunny.
  It was a warm day already, a bright day at the height of summer.
  On a bright day, they bring welcome sunshine into the loft.
  It was a sunny, bright day without a cloud in the azure sky.
  The day was bright, and surprisingly sunny for the time of year.
  It was a bright summer day and all the preparations for the attack had been made.
  A butterfly rested on the petals of a brilliant red flower, sipping nectar peacefully on a bright summer day.
  … It had been an unusually chilly day in the country for the bright summer season.
  Keep this in mind, slow down, and make sure you bring your sunglasses on those bright summer days.
  The sun was setting after a really bright autumn day, so a luxurious ruby sunset enveloped the sky.
  She had just woken up and the day was bright, sunny and full of promise.
  It was a bright day and many different people were around enjoying the weather.
  The sun was nearly blinding, but it made for a gloriously bright day.
  Synonyms
  sunny, sunshiny, cloudless, unclouded, clear, fair, fine
3. 1.3 (of colour) vivid and bold.
  the bright green leaves
  Example sentencesExamples
  The whole section was full of bright colors, some very unnatural.
  This particular painting was full of bright colors and happiness.
  She was certainly beautiful, with her bright red hair which shone like the sun and her burnt-red eyes.
  Commonly seen white flowers cover the foliage, but a striking bright purple is also available.
  The basin was full of bright blue flames, and behind the basin stood a figure in a dark blue cloak.
  Their psychedelic element is heightened by bright, bright colour, like turquoise greens and those hot pinks.
  Cwery's bright blue eyes were shining with tears, giving Brayden's heart a good wrench.
  She was wearing all black and had bright red lipstick.
  Still looking peaceful, her fair skin shone under the bright white lights, her hair still silky about her.
  Try bright colours like yellow or green on your cabinets or try a cherry red lacquer on pantry doors.
  It was a beautiful weekend; the sun was shining brilliantly in the bright blue sky.
  She wears the same bright red cowboy boots every week.
  Bluer than a sapphire, bluer than the sky, just a bright intense, perfect blue.
  There are no bright colours, only shadowy hues of brown and grey.
  The costumes and set design are stylish and impressive, full of bright colors and wonderfully authentic period detail.
  Dave beamed at his little life-partner, his bright blue eyes full of pride.
  They are like cartoons, with their bold lines, bright colours and flat shapes.
  Behind is a huge, bright yellow full moon, and the grassy field underfoot is composed of green, blue, and brown.
  Her hair was weird, though - bright purple and green with blonde streaks.
  Colors showed small signs of fading, though were generally bright and full.
  Synonyms
  vivid, brilliant, intense, striking, strong, eye-catching, glowing, bold, rich, flamboyant
  gaudy, lurid, garish
4. 1.4 Having a vivid colour.
  a bright tie
  Example sentencesExamples
  Below the canopy are bright flowers and vines, a sprouting area for fruit seeds, benches, and a swing.
  Vegetable harvest coincides with bright autumn foliage, chrysanthemums, asters and sedum.
  The pathways were grassy, and tall grasses appeared between bright flowers.
  Butterflies and hummingbirds will be attracted to windows box planters or containers of bright flowers.
  Alice sees this garden, with bright flowers and fountains, through the tiny door soon after she arrives in Wonderland.
  With the other hand behind his back, he produced a bright bouquet of flowers with an exaggerated flourish.
  The blooms have bright clusters of yellow flowers with interesting leaflets.
  Camouflage the twine with a bright ribbon tied in a knot.
  Birds twittered gaily, nestled safe between the trees, and flowers unfolded into bright, matured blooms.
  I must have spotted at least four of five types of palms, not to mention bright flowers and a variety of crotons.
  But the nightfall was not something I enjoyed, away from the bright world of the flowers and trees.
  In the current environment for fiction, he is like a bright Spanish flower.
  Her golden blond hair hung in perfect ringlets, always tied up with a bright ribbon.
  This is a bright series full of a lot of color, and seems to be authored quite well.
  With tailored suits and ties as bright as a skyrocket, he's dapper.
  The Saloon's doors open onto a terrace and wide lawn bordered by bright flowers.
  Most sport large, bright, sturdy flowers on long, strong stems.
  It's just that the flowers are looking bright and beautiful.
  It was a light red and full of bright materials, a complete opposite from the entrance hall.
  He still wore the glasses, but the bright tie lay on the ground beside his chair.
  Synonyms
  colourful, bright-coloured, deep-coloured, vivid, brilliant, rich, vibrant
  dated gay
2Intelligent and quick-witted.
a bright idea
a bright young journalist
Example sentencesExamples
- During that time, he found Bryce to be bright, highly intelligent, and for the most part, unafraid.
- Young Archie, bright and industrious, did well at school.
- They need to know that nursing requires bright, intelligent individuals.
- The problem he had, he was extremely intelligent, very bright, but he had a face that was just past puberty.
- Consternation deepened; then somebody had a bright idea.
- Intellectually quick-witted and bright, with an abrasive edge, Reid did well in school.
- His assistant, a pretty young woman, is bright, very capable, and eager to help.
- These are bright, intelligent characters and they speak a lot.
- I don't know when I had come up with that bright idea, but I changed rooms right away.
- She's very smart, bright, witty, full of grace and elegance.
- Whose bright idea was it to settle this far north, anyway?
- Even the once bright look of intelligence had dulled.
- He's very bright and intelligent and he's, honestly, probably the most wonderful person to look up to.
- On the second day of being stuck at home, I had the bright idea of taking a walk.
- I can't remember whose bright idea it was to add the radio to our sad little party.
- Always bright and perky, Robin has shone in all subjects.
- They were so bright and were full of laughter and mischief.
- You aren't the only one who comes up with the bright ideas.
- Young and bright, she is the darling of her district today.
- Somebody had the bright idea to push me so I fell onto David.
Synonyms
clever, intelligent, sharp, quick-witted, quick, smart, canny, astute, intuitive, acute, alert, keen, perceptive, ingenious, inventive, resourceful, proficient, accomplished, gifted, brilliant
informal brainy, genius
North American informal whip-smart
3Cheerful and lively.
at breakfast she would be persistently bright and chirpy
she gave a bright smile
Example sentencesExamples
- As Thomas walked, passersby greeted him with a bright smile and a cheerful, ‘Merry Christmas!’
- He had bright eyes, a lively expression, and a winsome smile.
- She said cheerfully, smiling that bright smile of hers again.
- The programme will be bright, lively, entertaining and will provide real insights that go beneath the headlines.
- It was pretty hard not to be happy around someone like Jen who was always bright and cheerful.
- Her fresh and natural look is enhanced by her bright smile.
- As soon as she saw the bright, cheerful face, framed by soft blond curls, she giggled.
- Charging through the door were two bright and cheerful bundles of female energy.
- We are talking about a young city, a bright, eclectic and sometimes confused place.
- She had a bright, lively smile and slightly browned skin from being out in the sun.
- It was one of the really bright spots in my young girlhood.
- She shook the sadness out of her and forced herself to act bright and cheerful as she always did.
- Addie looked as bright and cheerful as ever, though she did look a lot more aged.
- She was bright and cheerful and for some reason she made him feel like a teenage boy who had a crush on her.
- He is someone who starts off bright, cheerful and confident and then has everything taken away from him.
- A tall brunette stood behind the front counter in the lobby, giving us a bright, cheerful smile.
- It was lively and provided a bright atmosphere in the dimming sky.
- But she had a bright smile, cheerful face, and an eye for color, so she was excellent at helping out her customers.
- The five weeks to the trial went slowly, the only bright period was a visit from Myra.
- This being a kid's show, the artwork is bright and cheerful, and hypnotically intense.
- Her mother was once a bright spirit, full of energy and laughter.
Synonyms
happy, genial, cheerful, cheery, jolly, joyful, glad, merry, sunny, light-hearted, blithe, beaming
vivacious, animated, lively, spirited, high-spirited, exuberant, ebullient, buoyant, effervescent, bubbly, bouncy, perky, chirpy, chipper, zippy, peppy, fresh, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, bright and breezy, full of beans
dated gay
1. 3.1 (of someone's future) likely to be successful and happy.
  these young people have a bright future ahead of them
  Example sentencesExamples
  Their popularity, intelligence, good looks and athletic success made their future together seem bright.
  I believe we have a bright future ahead of us, and with that hope, I know we can succeed.
  Nowadays, after a glossy makeover, it is a symbol of a thriving European city, facing a bright, optimistic future.
  Kathy was young, attractive, and had a bright future ahead of her.
  We need to maximize opportunity, growth, and health to have a future bright with possibilities.
  Another factor to promise a bright future for online news is the potential adoption of broadband.
  At that time, they seemed to be fine, and they were expecting a bright future ahead of them.
  It was no feat of fortune-telling to predict a bright future for these talented singers.
  Just by looking at him I knew that he was definitely going to have a really bright future ahead of him.
  They're building a bright, glorious future here too.
  Tess ends her affair, and the future looks bright.
  I feel like there is a bright future ahead for me.
  The view of the future was bright, and that prospect made me smile.
  And, you know, I kind of think this company has a pretty bright future ahead of it.
  There is no denying either the boy's talent or the bright future ahead of him.
  I suggest you look towards the bright future that lies ahead of you.
  I know I'm going to college and that I have a bright future ahead of me - I can already see the light.
  I have a family, and until recently, I had a reputation, a career and a bright professional future.
  Pregnancy is one of the pivotal moments of a woman's life but not when you're young with a bright future ahead.
  If this is where he's got already, his future looks bright indeed.
  Synonyms
  promising, rosy, full of promise, optimistic, hopeful, favourable, propitious, auspicious, providential, encouraging, lucky, fortunate, good, excellent, golden
4(of sound) clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched.
her voice is fresh and bright
Example sentencesExamples
- In terms of commercial success, people will devour this bright, clean blues sound.
- The bubbly bright sound caught my attention, she was a beautiful woman.
- The sound is indeed bright and clear most of the time.
- He felt her body moving with his in time to the music and heard her bright laughter as she tried to impress him.
- The sound is a little bright for my taste, but very clear.
- That bright sound propelled him faster to the narrow staircase at the end of the hall.
- The song's plea for action is underlined by their bright, clear choruses.
- As the pace picks up, his second break adopts a bright, ringing sound.
- The overall sound was very bright, while it was bordering on the harsh.
- The running order of the songs was what I was used to and the bright sound of everything.
- The sound is clear and bright, and the all-important dialogue is easily understood.
- It's like floating through storm clouds, getting lost in the at-once bright and ominous sound.
- It wasn't a bright sound like most bells, but more hollow and deep.
- Gwin looked up from her struggle with a giraffe and sounded a bright giggle.
- Carlile heard a sharp bright sound and saw that the heron had broken free from a thin layer of ice.
- The ensemble sound was bright, with the trumpets and woodwind producing particularly expressive sounds.
- She sings the lead in a voice that's clear and bright, but also a little deadpan.
- They were initially very simple two or three note sequences but their sound was never bright.
- Stephen woke up to sounds of bright laughter in the kitchen.
- A bright laugh sounded behind him, and a rich, musical voice spoke behind him.
Synonyms
clear, vibrant, pellucid
high-pitched, high

adverb brʌɪtbraɪt

literary

Brightly.
a full moon shining bright
Example sentencesExamples
- The sun is shining bright in the sky and nobody else is around.
- Some shine bright, but never seem to hang around for long.
- It was unnerving how bright they shone and so I tried to look away.
- The sun was shining so bright I was having a hard time keeping my eyes open.
- What had been shining bright and brand spanking new was now a total catastrophic loss.
Synonyms
brightly, brilliantly, vividly, intensely

noun brʌɪtbraɪt

1Bold and vivid colours.
a choice of colours from pastels through to brights
Example sentencesExamples
- The series spans extremes of smoldering darks and luminous brights.
- Summer brights include red, various shades of pink, sunshine yellows and lots of pastel shades and candy colours.
- The brights were light yellow, almost golden colored.
- It works efficiently as a basic color and can be worn with pastels or brights as accents.
- Choose decorative pillows that are printed with enriched brights; blues and yellows, orange and greens.
- Highly saturated with pigment, brights are not diluted with black or white.
2North American Headlights switched to full beam.
he turned the brights on and we drove along the dirt road
Example sentencesExamples
- Judy did her usual flashing the brights, but Edward did not stop.
- Jack finally looked in his rearview mirror, and the woman began flashing her brights at him.
- She flashed her brights at him, and he went onto the shoulder.
- Getting out of the car, I flipped the brights lever, illuminating the Don.
- It is an atypical crime film, a sort of film noir with the brights on.
- Finally, it got too dark to see as even my brights wouldn't show enough of the road to continue on safely.

Phrases

bright and early

Very early in the morning.
if you are up bright and early we will be able to set off in good time
Example sentencesExamples
- The morning dawned bright and early and Kathryn was shaken awake by the woman.
- The next morning Bonnie was up bright and early for her training.
- Now, the actor kicked off his campaign bright and early in the morning by hitting the talk shows.
- The next morning she was up bright and early so she could be absolutely perfect for the President.
- Christmas Eve morning dawned bright and early and with it my airplane flight home to Seattle.
- Our coverage will be bright and early tomorrow morning here in the United States.
- I want someone from the cottage on the hill working for me bright and early tomorrow morning.
- Desiree woke up bright and early on the morning of the 25th.
- Morning came bright and early for the two lovers, a little too early for most normal human beings.
- I'll see you bright and early tomorrow morning.

(as) bright as a button

informal Intelligently alert and lively.
some of them are frail physically but are as bright as a button in their minds
Example sentencesExamples
- As she felt as bright as a button she decided to hunt for a while.
- He was sat up in bed, looking bright as a button, his face full of the square-jawed confident grin.
- He was as bright as a button, full of humour and with a large dash of devilment thrown in!
- Cole was bright as a button down the left and Babbel in the other direction made things interesting.
- Gary's bright as a button; he's seven.

bright lights

The glamour and excitement of city life.
they hankered for the bright lights of the capital
Example sentencesExamples
- Lured by the bright lights of the big city, rural children are ditching a farming lifestyle.
- I had heard all the stories about bright lights, big city, and lots of parties.
- In real life, every now and then, a jock will slip through the cracks and make it to the decadent bright lights.
- The attraction of the bright lights of the cities can detract from the demands of study.
- Her friends urged her to move to the bright lights of Hollywood or the hip, arty precincts of Santa Monica.
- He grew up in Calgary before heading off to the bright lights of New York back in 1994.
- You know, when I was a kid in Fort Worth I just wanted the bright lights and glamour.
- Lest a day looking at old buildings and ruins is too dry, head in the evening for the bright lights of Pera.
- But his father whisked him away from the bright lights, sending him to military school at La Fleche.
- The filthy back streets of Victorian London are a far cry from the bright lights of Tinsel Town.

look on the bright side

Be optimistic or cheerful in spite of difficulties.
‘I expect I shall manage,’ she said, determined to look on the bright side
Example sentencesExamples
- Looking on the bright side, at least this was less of a loss than the corresponding period last year.
- Even when her young brother died Emily comforted her friend and always kept her looking on the bright side.
- Hmmm, looking on the bright side: at least it is sunny!
- With so many good things happening, it is so difficult not to look on the bright side, isn't it?
- At first, anti-dam activists looked on the bright side.
- The move might seem like nothing more than a disruption, but the director is looking on the bright side.
- He was always the one who looked on the bright side, the optimistic one.
- She was too nice, happy, pleasant, and always looked on the bright side.
- While many reports characterized the election results as a backlash, the Human Rights Campaign is looking on the bright side.
- ‘Hey, well at least she is moving back,’ Stacey said looking on the bright side.

Derivatives

brightish

adjective

When you sit down at a table you'll notice there are brightish green papers everywhere.
Example sentencesExamples
- The bright blue star on the left and another brightish blue star in the lower left corner form the horns.
- This eclipse is unusual because the Moon itself eclipses, or occults, a brightish star during totality!
- The brightish star just east of Saturn is Regulus, Alpha Leonis, i.e. the brightest star in Leo.
- Wait till their shells are a nice color or brightish red.

Origin

Old English beorht, of Germanic origin.

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Rhymes

affright, alight, alright, aright, bedight, bight, bite, blight, byte, cite, dight, Dwight, excite, fight, flight, fright, goodnight, height, ignite, impolite, indict, indite, invite, kite, knight, light, lite, might, mite, night, nite, outfight, outright, plight, polite, quite, right, rite, sight, site, skintight, skite, sleight, slight, smite, Snow-white, spite, sprite, tight, tonight, trite, twite, underwrite, unite, uptight, white, wight, wright, write

Definition of bright in US English:

bright

adjectivebraɪtbrīt

1Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining.
her bright, dark eyes
I have problems seeing when the sun is bright
Example sentencesExamples
- A bright light shone in my eyes and I squinted, temporarily blinded.
- Not only has she maintained it, but she has kept it bright and shining, untarnished by time.
- The door to my cell was flung open and a bright light was shined in.
- It started to rise, and a bright light shined through what was opening.
- Then the door opened, and a bright light shone in my eyes.
- The trio traveled down a wide silver corridor, bathed in bright light that reflected from the metal floor.
- Her dark eyes were bright with reflected light, and her cheeks were rosy.
- Soon enough, Raymond reached the hospital, its lights shone bright into his eyes, blinding him.
- The thick foliage wouldn't allow the moon's bright light to shine through.
- And from it burst a bright light, shining and sparkling with all colors of the rainbow.
- The door opened and a bright light shone into the dimly lit room.
- A bright light shines from behind and the silver armor is put on her.
- The sun was bright and shone through Jim's window sternly, as if warning that it was time to get out of bed.
- The bright light reflected off her shirt and I winced at the sight.
- He is, however, one to watch because he shines a bright light on the central paradox that haunts politics.
- A bright light was shining on him, and all he could think of was how stereotypically cliché this was.
- His dark eyes were reflecting the bright flashing lights of the carnival, and he looked like the most adorable puppy.
- Some filmmakers shine a bright light that blurs the intimate, the indistinct and the fugitive.
- She doesn't recognize the drab room with the bright morning light shining in through the narrow gap in the curtains.
- The cannon twitched, and an intense bright light shone from within the barrel.
Synonyms
shining, light, brilliant, vivid, blazing, dazzling, beaming, intense, glaring
1. 1.1 Full of light.
  the rooms are bright and spacious
  Example sentencesExamples
  At 8: 00 Ember sat down at a cold desk in the back of a bright room full of chemicals and beakers.
  It was bright, full of pretty things, and I was her new prize.
  It has 148 square metres of bright and spacious accommodation.
  The bar was stuffy, bright and full of the mixed odors of beer, smoke, and unwashed bodies.
  The rooms are bright, spacious, spotless and reasonably priced.
  Haig was taking full advantage of the bright conditions at night for prospecting expeditions.
  Unlike its rough-hewn ancestors, the cabin feels bright and spacious.
  For the first time, she looked innocent, her bright eyes full of light.
  Through these, Wilton could see a bright, spacious lobby.
  The nine other rooms above the restaurant are comfortable, bright and spacious, but only four have lake views.
  This house is bright, comfortable and full of character.
  The shiny exterior glimmered in the lights of the bright room and reflected each of their faces in a warped way.
  They glow in the sun in an area of London bright with light reflected from surrounding water and huge sky.
  The kitchen cum dining room is spacious and bright.
  This room is bright and spacious, with lots of light coming in through two windows.
  The intense bright of the chamber and the nothingness in the surround was unnerving.
  The room was bright and full of sunshine, the light-catchers sending shards of rainbows all over the room.
  The living room is bright and spacious with 11 foot high ceilings.
  The bathroom was bright, and spacious, with twin basins and a decent range of toiletries.
  While the external courtyards are contained and intimate, the principal internal space is spacious and bright.
  Synonyms
  full, complete, total, clear, plain, undiminished
2. 1.2 (of a period of time) having sunny, cloudless weather.
  the long, bright days of June
  Example sentencesExamples
  It was a sunny, bright day without a cloud in the azure sky.
  It was a warm day already, a bright day at the height of summer.
  The ash had stopped falling and the day was bright and beautiful, and everyone was outside.
  On a bright day, they bring welcome sunshine into the loft.
  The day was bright, and surprisingly sunny for the time of year.
  … It had been an unusually chilly day in the country for the bright summer season.
  Time ebbed away as they traveled, the bright day growing older.
  It took off into the bright summer day and veered erratically around the trees and flowers.
  I played back the images on my LCD screen, but I couldn't see them very well because the day was too bright.
  There wasn't a cloud in the sky and the day was bright and sunny.
  It was a bright day, yet the cool breeze and winter chill kept the temperature down.
  Keep this in mind, slow down, and make sure you bring your sunglasses on those bright summer days.
  The sun was nearly blinding, but it made for a gloriously bright day.
  A butterfly rested on the petals of a brilliant red flower, sipping nectar peacefully on a bright summer day.
  The sun was setting after a really bright autumn day, so a luxurious ruby sunset enveloped the sky.
  It was a bright day and many different people were around enjoying the weather.
  It was a bright summer day and all the preparations for the attack had been made.
  The day was bright and sunny as I walked swiftly towards the hospital.
  She had just woken up and the day was bright, sunny and full of promise.
  Synonyms
  sunny, sunshiny, cloudless, unclouded, clear, fair, fine
3. 1.3 (of color) vivid and bold.
  the bright green leaves
  Example sentencesExamples
  It was a beautiful weekend; the sun was shining brilliantly in the bright blue sky.
  Commonly seen white flowers cover the foliage, but a striking bright purple is also available.
  Dave beamed at his little life-partner, his bright blue eyes full of pride.
  The basin was full of bright blue flames, and behind the basin stood a figure in a dark blue cloak.
  This particular painting was full of bright colors and happiness.
  Bluer than a sapphire, bluer than the sky, just a bright intense, perfect blue.
  The costumes and set design are stylish and impressive, full of bright colors and wonderfully authentic period detail.
  She was wearing all black and had bright red lipstick.
  Cwery's bright blue eyes were shining with tears, giving Brayden's heart a good wrench.
  Her hair was weird, though - bright purple and green with blonde streaks.
  Still looking peaceful, her fair skin shone under the bright white lights, her hair still silky about her.
  Try bright colours like yellow or green on your cabinets or try a cherry red lacquer on pantry doors.
  The whole section was full of bright colors, some very unnatural.
  Their psychedelic element is heightened by bright, bright colour, like turquoise greens and those hot pinks.
  They are like cartoons, with their bold lines, bright colours and flat shapes.
  She wears the same bright red cowboy boots every week.
  Colors showed small signs of fading, though were generally bright and full.
  Behind is a huge, bright yellow full moon, and the grassy field underfoot is composed of green, blue, and brown.
  There are no bright colours, only shadowy hues of brown and grey.
  She was certainly beautiful, with her bright red hair which shone like the sun and her burnt-red eyes.
  Synonyms
  vivid, brilliant, intense, striking, strong, eye-catching, glowing, bold, rich, flamboyant
4. 1.4 Having a vivid color.
  a bright tie
  the bright flowers
  Example sentencesExamples
  Camouflage the twine with a bright ribbon tied in a knot.
  Below the canopy are bright flowers and vines, a sprouting area for fruit seeds, benches, and a swing.
  Most sport large, bright, sturdy flowers on long, strong stems.
  With the other hand behind his back, he produced a bright bouquet of flowers with an exaggerated flourish.
  I must have spotted at least four of five types of palms, not to mention bright flowers and a variety of crotons.
  But the nightfall was not something I enjoyed, away from the bright world of the flowers and trees.
  It was a light red and full of bright materials, a complete opposite from the entrance hall.
  Alice sees this garden, with bright flowers and fountains, through the tiny door soon after she arrives in Wonderland.
  Butterflies and hummingbirds will be attracted to windows box planters or containers of bright flowers.
  He still wore the glasses, but the bright tie lay on the ground beside his chair.
  With tailored suits and ties as bright as a skyrocket, he's dapper.
  Vegetable harvest coincides with bright autumn foliage, chrysanthemums, asters and sedum.
  It's just that the flowers are looking bright and beautiful.
  The pathways were grassy, and tall grasses appeared between bright flowers.
  The Saloon's doors open onto a terrace and wide lawn bordered by bright flowers.
  Birds twittered gaily, nestled safe between the trees, and flowers unfolded into bright, matured blooms.
  Her golden blond hair hung in perfect ringlets, always tied up with a bright ribbon.
  In the current environment for fiction, he is like a bright Spanish flower.
  The blooms have bright clusters of yellow flowers with interesting leaflets.
  This is a bright series full of a lot of color, and seems to be authored quite well.
  Synonyms
  colourful, bright-coloured, deep-coloured, vivid, brilliant, rich, vibrant
2(of a person, idea, or remark) intelligent and quick-witted.
a bright young journalist
a suggestion box for bright ideas
Example sentencesExamples
- His assistant, a pretty young woman, is bright, very capable, and eager to help.
- I can't remember whose bright idea it was to add the radio to our sad little party.
- On the second day of being stuck at home, I had the bright idea of taking a walk.
- Intellectually quick-witted and bright, with an abrasive edge, Reid did well in school.
- These are bright, intelligent characters and they speak a lot.
- They need to know that nursing requires bright, intelligent individuals.
- During that time, he found Bryce to be bright, highly intelligent, and for the most part, unafraid.
- They were so bright and were full of laughter and mischief.
- Young Archie, bright and industrious, did well at school.
- Consternation deepened; then somebody had a bright idea.
- Somebody had the bright idea to push me so I fell onto David.
- You aren't the only one who comes up with the bright ideas.
- Whose bright idea was it to settle this far north, anyway?
- The problem he had, he was extremely intelligent, very bright, but he had a face that was just past puberty.
- Always bright and perky, Robin has shone in all subjects.
- Even the once bright look of intelligence had dulled.
- Young and bright, she is the darling of her district today.
- She's very smart, bright, witty, full of grace and elegance.
- I don't know when I had come up with that bright idea, but I changed rooms right away.
- He's very bright and intelligent and he's, honestly, probably the most wonderful person to look up to.
Synonyms
clever, intelligent, sharp, quick-witted, quick, smart, canny, astute, intuitive, acute, alert, keen, perceptive, ingenious, inventive, resourceful, proficient, accomplished, gifted, brilliant
3Giving an appearance of cheerful liveliness.
she gave a bright smile
Example sentencesExamples
- She was bright and cheerful and for some reason she made him feel like a teenage boy who had a crush on her.
- He had bright eyes, a lively expression, and a winsome smile.
- As soon as she saw the bright, cheerful face, framed by soft blond curls, she giggled.
- As Thomas walked, passersby greeted him with a bright smile and a cheerful, ‘Merry Christmas!’
- But she had a bright smile, cheerful face, and an eye for color, so she was excellent at helping out her customers.
- Charging through the door were two bright and cheerful bundles of female energy.
- Her mother was once a bright spirit, full of energy and laughter.
- She had a bright, lively smile and slightly browned skin from being out in the sun.
- A tall brunette stood behind the front counter in the lobby, giving us a bright, cheerful smile.
- It was lively and provided a bright atmosphere in the dimming sky.
- This being a kid's show, the artwork is bright and cheerful, and hypnotically intense.
- Her fresh and natural look is enhanced by her bright smile.
- The five weeks to the trial went slowly, the only bright period was a visit from Myra.
- Addie looked as bright and cheerful as ever, though she did look a lot more aged.
- He is someone who starts off bright, cheerful and confident and then has everything taken away from him.
- It was one of the really bright spots in my young girlhood.
- It was pretty hard not to be happy around someone like Jen who was always bright and cheerful.
- She said cheerfully, smiling that bright smile of hers again.
- The programme will be bright, lively, entertaining and will provide real insights that go beneath the headlines.
- We are talking about a young city, a bright, eclectic and sometimes confused place.
- She shook the sadness out of her and forced herself to act bright and cheerful as she always did.
Synonyms
happy, genial, cheerful, cheery, jolly, joyful, glad, merry, sunny, light-hearted, blithe, beaming
1. 3.1 (of someone's future) likely to be successful and happy.
  the bright prospects for her early retirement
  Example sentencesExamples
  It was no feat of fortune-telling to predict a bright future for these talented singers.
  Just by looking at him I knew that he was definitely going to have a really bright future ahead of him.
  Kathy was young, attractive, and had a bright future ahead of her.
  Nowadays, after a glossy makeover, it is a symbol of a thriving European city, facing a bright, optimistic future.
  If this is where he's got already, his future looks bright indeed.
  Another factor to promise a bright future for online news is the potential adoption of broadband.
  I feel like there is a bright future ahead for me.
  I believe we have a bright future ahead of us, and with that hope, I know we can succeed.
  We need to maximize opportunity, growth, and health to have a future bright with possibilities.
  There is no denying either the boy's talent or the bright future ahead of him.
  I have a family, and until recently, I had a reputation, a career and a bright professional future.
  And, you know, I kind of think this company has a pretty bright future ahead of it.
  Pregnancy is one of the pivotal moments of a woman's life but not when you're young with a bright future ahead.
  Tess ends her affair, and the future looks bright.
  At that time, they seemed to be fine, and they were expecting a bright future ahead of them.
  The view of the future was bright, and that prospect made me smile.
  I know I'm going to college and that I have a bright future ahead of me - I can already see the light.
  They're building a bright, glorious future here too.
  Their popularity, intelligence, good looks and athletic success made their future together seem bright.
  I suggest you look towards the bright future that lies ahead of you.
  Synonyms
  promising, rosy, full of promise, optimistic, hopeful, favourable, propitious, auspicious, providential, encouraging, lucky, fortunate, good, excellent, golden
4(of sound) clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched.
her voice is fresh and bright
Example sentencesExamples
- They were initially very simple two or three note sequences but their sound was never bright.
- That bright sound propelled him faster to the narrow staircase at the end of the hall.
- As the pace picks up, his second break adopts a bright, ringing sound.
- The overall sound was very bright, while it was bordering on the harsh.
- The bubbly bright sound caught my attention, she was a beautiful woman.
- She sings the lead in a voice that's clear and bright, but also a little deadpan.
- The running order of the songs was what I was used to and the bright sound of everything.
- He felt her body moving with his in time to the music and heard her bright laughter as she tried to impress him.
- Carlile heard a sharp bright sound and saw that the heron had broken free from a thin layer of ice.
- It's like floating through storm clouds, getting lost in the at-once bright and ominous sound.
- In terms of commercial success, people will devour this bright, clean blues sound.
- The sound is a little bright for my taste, but very clear.
- Gwin looked up from her struggle with a giraffe and sounded a bright giggle.
- The ensemble sound was bright, with the trumpets and woodwind producing particularly expressive sounds.
- Stephen woke up to sounds of bright laughter in the kitchen.
- The song's plea for action is underlined by their bright, clear choruses.
- It wasn't a bright sound like most bells, but more hollow and deep.
- A bright laugh sounded behind him, and a rich, musical voice spoke behind him.
- The sound is indeed bright and clear most of the time.
- The sound is clear and bright, and the all-important dialogue is easily understood.
Synonyms
clear, vibrant, pellucid

adverbbraɪtbrīt

literary

Luminously.
a full moon shining bright
Example sentencesExamples
- The sun was shining so bright I was having a hard time keeping my eyes open.
- The sun is shining bright in the sky and nobody else is around.
- What had been shining bright and brand spanking new was now a total catastrophic loss.
- Some shine bright, but never seem to hang around for long.
- It was unnerving how bright they shone and so I tried to look away.
Synonyms
brightly, brilliantly, vividly, intensely

nounbraɪtbrīt

1Bold and vivid colors.
webbed gloves in neon brights
Example sentencesExamples
- The series spans extremes of smoldering darks and luminous brights.
- Choose decorative pillows that are printed with enriched brights; blues and yellows, orange and greens.
- The brights were light yellow, almost golden colored.
- It works efficiently as a basic color and can be worn with pastels or brights as accents.
- Highly saturated with pigment, brights are not diluted with black or white.
- Summer brights include red, various shades of pink, sunshine yellows and lots of pastel shades and candy colours.
2North American Headlights switched to high beam.
he turned the brights on and we drove along the dirt road
Example sentencesExamples
- Jack finally looked in his rearview mirror, and the woman began flashing her brights at him.
- Getting out of the car, I flipped the brights lever, illuminating the Don.
- Judy did her usual flashing the brights, but Edward did not stop.
- She flashed her brights at him, and he went onto the shoulder.
- It is an atypical crime film, a sort of film noir with the brights on.
- Finally, it got too dark to see as even my brights wouldn't show enough of the road to continue on safely.

Phrases

bright and early

Very early in the morning.
Example sentencesExamples
- The next morning Bonnie was up bright and early for her training.
- Our coverage will be bright and early tomorrow morning here in the United States.
- Desiree woke up bright and early on the morning of the 25th.
- Now, the actor kicked off his campaign bright and early in the morning by hitting the talk shows.
- Christmas Eve morning dawned bright and early and with it my airplane flight home to Seattle.
- The next morning she was up bright and early so she could be absolutely perfect for the President.
- The morning dawned bright and early and Kathryn was shaken awake by the woman.
- I'll see you bright and early tomorrow morning.
- Morning came bright and early for the two lovers, a little too early for most normal human beings.
- I want someone from the cottage on the hill working for me bright and early tomorrow morning.

look on the bright side

Be optimistic or cheerful in spite of difficulties.
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘Hey, well at least she is moving back,’ Stacey said looking on the bright side.
- She was too nice, happy, pleasant, and always looked on the bright side.
- With so many good things happening, it is so difficult not to look on the bright side, isn't it?
- Even when her young brother died Emily comforted her friend and always kept her looking on the bright side.
- At first, anti-dam activists looked on the bright side.
- The move might seem like nothing more than a disruption, but the director is looking on the bright side.
- He was always the one who looked on the bright side, the optimistic one.
- Looking on the bright side, at least this was less of a loss than the corresponding period last year.
- Hmmm, looking on the bright side: at least it is sunny!
- While many reports characterized the election results as a backlash, the Human Rights Campaign is looking on the bright side.

the bright lights

The glamor and excitement of the city.
they hankered for the bright lights of the capital
Example sentencesExamples
- The filthy back streets of Victorian London are a far cry from the bright lights of Tinsel Town.
- Lest a day looking at old buildings and ruins is too dry, head in the evening for the bright lights of Pera.
- Her friends urged her to move to the bright lights of Hollywood or the hip, arty precincts of Santa Monica.
- But his father whisked him away from the bright lights, sending him to military school at La Fleche.
- Lured by the bright lights of the big city, rural children are ditching a farming lifestyle.
- I had heard all the stories about bright lights, big city, and lots of parties.
- You know, when I was a kid in Fort Worth I just wanted the bright lights and glamour.
- In real life, every now and then, a jock will slip through the cracks and make it to the decadent bright lights.
- He grew up in Calgary before heading off to the bright lights of New York back in 1994.
- The attraction of the bright lights of the cities can detract from the demands of study.

Origin

Old English beorht, of Germanic origin.

单词	bright
释义	Definition of bright in English: bright adjective brʌɪtbraɪt 1Giving out or reflecting much light; shining. the sun was dazzlingly bright her bright, dark eyes Example sentencesExamples The door opened and a bright light shone into the dimly lit room. The sun was bright and shone through Jim's window sternly, as if warning that it was time to get out of bed. The bright light reflected off her shirt and I winced at the sight. She doesn't recognize the drab room with the bright morning light shining in through the narrow gap in the curtains. The thick foliage wouldn't allow the moon's bright light to shine through. And from it burst a bright light, shining and sparkling with all colors of the rainbow. Soon enough, Raymond reached the hospital, its lights shone bright into his eyes, blinding him. The cannon twitched, and an intense bright light shone from within the barrel. The door to my cell was flung open and a bright light was shined in. His dark eyes were reflecting the bright flashing lights of the carnival, and he looked like the most adorable puppy. He is, however, one to watch because he shines a bright light on the central paradox that haunts politics. A bright light shines from behind and the silver armor is put on her. Not only has she maintained it, but she has kept it bright and shining, untarnished by time. Her dark eyes were bright with reflected light, and her cheeks were rosy. A bright light shone in my eyes and I squinted, temporarily blinded. Some filmmakers shine a bright light that blurs the intimate, the indistinct and the fugitive. The trio traveled down a wide silver corridor, bathed in bright light that reflected from the metal floor. It started to rise, and a bright light shined through what was opening. A bright light was shining on him, and all he could think of was how stereotypically cliché this was. Then the door opened, and a bright light shone in my eyes. Synonyms shining, light, brilliant, vivid, blazing, dazzling, beaming, intense, glaring sparkling, flashing, glittering, scintillating, gleaming, glowing, aglow, twinkling, flickering, glistening, shimmering illuminated, lit, lighted, ablaze, luminous, luminescent, radiant, incandescent, phosphorescent, fluorescent shiny, lustrous, glossy, sheeny, polished, varnished literary irradiant, lucent, effulgent, refulgent, fulgent, lucid, glistering, coruscating, lambent, fulgurant, fulgurating, fulgurous 1.1 Full of light. the rooms are bright and spacious Example sentencesExamples The shiny exterior glimmered in the lights of the bright room and reflected each of their faces in a warped way. The nine other rooms above the restaurant are comfortable, bright and spacious, but only four have lake views. Unlike its rough-hewn ancestors, the cabin feels bright and spacious. The kitchen cum dining room is spacious and bright. The room was bright and full of sunshine, the light-catchers sending shards of rainbows all over the room. Through these, Wilton could see a bright, spacious lobby. Haig was taking full advantage of the bright conditions at night for prospecting expeditions. This house is bright, comfortable and full of character. At 8: 00 Ember sat down at a cold desk in the back of a bright room full of chemicals and beakers. The bathroom was bright, and spacious, with twin basins and a decent range of toiletries. For the first time, she looked innocent, her bright eyes full of light. The intense bright of the chamber and the nothingness in the surround was unnerving. This room is bright and spacious, with lots of light coming in through two windows. The rooms are bright, spacious, spotless and reasonably priced. They glow in the sun in an area of London bright with light reflected from surrounding water and huge sky. It was bright, full of pretty things, and I was her new prize. The bar was stuffy, bright and full of the mixed odors of beer, smoke, and unwashed bodies. It has 148 square metres of bright and spacious accommodation. The living room is bright and spacious with 11 foot high ceilings. While the external courtyards are contained and intimate, the principal internal space is spacious and bright. Synonyms full, complete, total, clear, plain, undiminished 1.2 (of a period of time) having sunny, cloudless weather. the long, bright days of June Example sentencesExamples It took off into the bright summer day and veered erratically around the trees and flowers. The ash had stopped falling and the day was bright and beautiful, and everyone was outside. It was a bright day, yet the cool breeze and winter chill kept the temperature down. The day was bright and sunny as I walked swiftly towards the hospital. Time ebbed away as they traveled, the bright day growing older. I played back the images on my LCD screen, but I couldn't see them very well because the day was too bright. There wasn't a cloud in the sky and the day was bright and sunny. It was a warm day already, a bright day at the height of summer. On a bright day, they bring welcome sunshine into the loft. It was a sunny, bright day without a cloud in the azure sky. The day was bright, and surprisingly sunny for the time of year. It was a bright summer day and all the preparations for the attack had been made. A butterfly rested on the petals of a brilliant red flower, sipping nectar peacefully on a bright summer day. … It had been an unusually chilly day in the country for the bright summer season. Keep this in mind, slow down, and make sure you bring your sunglasses on those bright summer days. The sun was setting after a really bright autumn day, so a luxurious ruby sunset enveloped the sky. She had just woken up and the day was bright, sunny and full of promise. It was a bright day and many different people were around enjoying the weather. The sun was nearly blinding, but it made for a gloriously bright day. Synonyms sunny, sunshiny, cloudless, unclouded, clear, fair, fine 1.3 (of colour) vivid and bold. the bright green leaves Example sentencesExamples The whole section was full of bright colors, some very unnatural. This particular painting was full of bright colors and happiness. She was certainly beautiful, with her bright red hair which shone like the sun and her burnt-red eyes. Commonly seen white flowers cover the foliage, but a striking bright purple is also available. The basin was full of bright blue flames, and behind the basin stood a figure in a dark blue cloak. Their psychedelic element is heightened by bright, bright colour, like turquoise greens and those hot pinks. Cwery's bright blue eyes were shining with tears, giving Brayden's heart a good wrench. She was wearing all black and had bright red lipstick. Still looking peaceful, her fair skin shone under the bright white lights, her hair still silky about her. Try bright colours like yellow or green on your cabinets or try a cherry red lacquer on pantry doors. It was a beautiful weekend; the sun was shining brilliantly in the bright blue sky. She wears the same bright red cowboy boots every week. Bluer than a sapphire, bluer than the sky, just a bright intense, perfect blue. There are no bright colours, only shadowy hues of brown and grey. The costumes and set design are stylish and impressive, full of bright colors and wonderfully authentic period detail. Dave beamed at his little life-partner, his bright blue eyes full of pride. They are like cartoons, with their bold lines, bright colours and flat shapes. Behind is a huge, bright yellow full moon, and the grassy field underfoot is composed of green, blue, and brown. Her hair was weird, though - bright purple and green with blonde streaks. Colors showed small signs of fading, though were generally bright and full. Synonyms vivid, brilliant, intense, striking, strong, eye-catching, glowing, bold, rich, flamboyant gaudy, lurid, garish 1.4 Having a vivid colour. a bright tie Example sentencesExamples Below the canopy are bright flowers and vines, a sprouting area for fruit seeds, benches, and a swing. Vegetable harvest coincides with bright autumn foliage, chrysanthemums, asters and sedum. The pathways were grassy, and tall grasses appeared between bright flowers. Butterflies and hummingbirds will be attracted to windows box planters or containers of bright flowers. Alice sees this garden, with bright flowers and fountains, through the tiny door soon after she arrives in Wonderland. With the other hand behind his back, he produced a bright bouquet of flowers with an exaggerated flourish. The blooms have bright clusters of yellow flowers with interesting leaflets. Camouflage the twine with a bright ribbon tied in a knot. Birds twittered gaily, nestled safe between the trees, and flowers unfolded into bright, matured blooms. I must have spotted at least four of five types of palms, not to mention bright flowers and a variety of crotons. But the nightfall was not something I enjoyed, away from the bright world of the flowers and trees. In the current environment for fiction, he is like a bright Spanish flower. Her golden blond hair hung in perfect ringlets, always tied up with a bright ribbon. This is a bright series full of a lot of color, and seems to be authored quite well. With tailored suits and ties as bright as a skyrocket, he's dapper. The Saloon's doors open onto a terrace and wide lawn bordered by bright flowers. Most sport large, bright, sturdy flowers on long, strong stems. It's just that the flowers are looking bright and beautiful. It was a light red and full of bright materials, a complete opposite from the entrance hall. He still wore the glasses, but the bright tie lay on the ground beside his chair. Synonyms colourful, bright-coloured, deep-coloured, vivid, brilliant, rich, vibrant dated gay 2Intelligent and quick-witted. a bright idea a bright young journalist Example sentencesExamples During that time, he found Bryce to be bright, highly intelligent, and for the most part, unafraid. Young Archie, bright and industrious, did well at school. They need to know that nursing requires bright, intelligent individuals. The problem he had, he was extremely intelligent, very bright, but he had a face that was just past puberty. Consternation deepened; then somebody had a bright idea. Intellectually quick-witted and bright, with an abrasive edge, Reid did well in school. His assistant, a pretty young woman, is bright, very capable, and eager to help. These are bright, intelligent characters and they speak a lot. I don't know when I had come up with that bright idea, but I changed rooms right away. She's very smart, bright, witty, full of grace and elegance. Whose bright idea was it to settle this far north, anyway? Even the once bright look of intelligence had dulled. He's very bright and intelligent and he's, honestly, probably the most wonderful person to look up to. On the second day of being stuck at home, I had the bright idea of taking a walk. I can't remember whose bright idea it was to add the radio to our sad little party. Always bright and perky, Robin has shone in all subjects. They were so bright and were full of laughter and mischief. You aren't the only one who comes up with the bright ideas. Young and bright, she is the darling of her district today. Somebody had the bright idea to push me so I fell onto David. Synonyms clever, intelligent, sharp, quick-witted, quick, smart, canny, astute, intuitive, acute, alert, keen, perceptive, ingenious, inventive, resourceful, proficient, accomplished, gifted, brilliant informal brainy, genius North American informal whip-smart 3Cheerful and lively. at breakfast she would be persistently bright and chirpy she gave a bright smile Example sentencesExamples As Thomas walked, passersby greeted him with a bright smile and a cheerful, ‘Merry Christmas!’ He had bright eyes, a lively expression, and a winsome smile. She said cheerfully, smiling that bright smile of hers again. The programme will be bright, lively, entertaining and will provide real insights that go beneath the headlines. It was pretty hard not to be happy around someone like Jen who was always bright and cheerful. Her fresh and natural look is enhanced by her bright smile. As soon as she saw the bright, cheerful face, framed by soft blond curls, she giggled. Charging through the door were two bright and cheerful bundles of female energy. We are talking about a young city, a bright, eclectic and sometimes confused place. She had a bright, lively smile and slightly browned skin from being out in the sun. It was one of the really bright spots in my young girlhood. She shook the sadness out of her and forced herself to act bright and cheerful as she always did. Addie looked as bright and cheerful as ever, though she did look a lot more aged. She was bright and cheerful and for some reason she made him feel like a teenage boy who had a crush on her. He is someone who starts off bright, cheerful and confident and then has everything taken away from him. A tall brunette stood behind the front counter in the lobby, giving us a bright, cheerful smile. It was lively and provided a bright atmosphere in the dimming sky. But she had a bright smile, cheerful face, and an eye for color, so she was excellent at helping out her customers. The five weeks to the trial went slowly, the only bright period was a visit from Myra. This being a kid's show, the artwork is bright and cheerful, and hypnotically intense. Her mother was once a bright spirit, full of energy and laughter. Synonyms happy, genial, cheerful, cheery, jolly, joyful, glad, merry, sunny, light-hearted, blithe, beaming vivacious, animated, lively, spirited, high-spirited, exuberant, ebullient, buoyant, effervescent, bubbly, bouncy, perky, chirpy, chipper, zippy, peppy, fresh, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, bright and breezy, full of beans dated gay 3.1 (of someone's future) likely to be successful and happy. these young people have a bright future ahead of them Example sentencesExamples Their popularity, intelligence, good looks and athletic success made their future together seem bright. I believe we have a bright future ahead of us, and with that hope, I know we can succeed. Nowadays, after a glossy makeover, it is a symbol of a thriving European city, facing a bright, optimistic future. Kathy was young, attractive, and had a bright future ahead of her. We need to maximize opportunity, growth, and health to have a future bright with possibilities. Another factor to promise a bright future for online news is the potential adoption of broadband. At that time, they seemed to be fine, and they were expecting a bright future ahead of them. It was no feat of fortune-telling to predict a bright future for these talented singers. Just by looking at him I knew that he was definitely going to have a really bright future ahead of him. They're building a bright, glorious future here too. Tess ends her affair, and the future looks bright. I feel like there is a bright future ahead for me. The view of the future was bright, and that prospect made me smile. And, you know, I kind of think this company has a pretty bright future ahead of it. There is no denying either the boy's talent or the bright future ahead of him. I suggest you look towards the bright future that lies ahead of you. I know I'm going to college and that I have a bright future ahead of me - I can already see the light. I have a family, and until recently, I had a reputation, a career and a bright professional future. Pregnancy is one of the pivotal moments of a woman's life but not when you're young with a bright future ahead. If this is where he's got already, his future looks bright indeed. Synonyms promising, rosy, full of promise, optimistic, hopeful, favourable, propitious, auspicious, providential, encouraging, lucky, fortunate, good, excellent, golden 4(of sound) clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched. her voice is fresh and bright Example sentencesExamples In terms of commercial success, people will devour this bright, clean blues sound. The bubbly bright sound caught my attention, she was a beautiful woman. The sound is indeed bright and clear most of the time. He felt her body moving with his in time to the music and heard her bright laughter as she tried to impress him. The sound is a little bright for my taste, but very clear. That bright sound propelled him faster to the narrow staircase at the end of the hall. The song's plea for action is underlined by their bright, clear choruses. As the pace picks up, his second break adopts a bright, ringing sound. The overall sound was very bright, while it was bordering on the harsh. The running order of the songs was what I was used to and the bright sound of everything. The sound is clear and bright, and the all-important dialogue is easily understood. It's like floating through storm clouds, getting lost in the at-once bright and ominous sound. It wasn't a bright sound like most bells, but more hollow and deep. Gwin looked up from her struggle with a giraffe and sounded a bright giggle. Carlile heard a sharp bright sound and saw that the heron had broken free from a thin layer of ice. The ensemble sound was bright, with the trumpets and woodwind producing particularly expressive sounds. She sings the lead in a voice that's clear and bright, but also a little deadpan. They were initially very simple two or three note sequences but their sound was never bright. Stephen woke up to sounds of bright laughter in the kitchen. A bright laugh sounded behind him, and a rich, musical voice spoke behind him. Synonyms clear, vibrant, pellucid high-pitched, high adverb brʌɪtbraɪt literary Brightly. a full moon shining bright Example sentencesExamples The sun is shining bright in the sky and nobody else is around. Some shine bright, but never seem to hang around for long. It was unnerving how bright they shone and so I tried to look away. The sun was shining so bright I was having a hard time keeping my eyes open. What had been shining bright and brand spanking new was now a total catastrophic loss. Synonyms brightly, brilliantly, vividly, intensely noun brʌɪtbraɪt 1Bold and vivid colours. a choice of colours from pastels through to brights Example sentencesExamples The series spans extremes of smoldering darks and luminous brights. Summer brights include red, various shades of pink, sunshine yellows and lots of pastel shades and candy colours. The brights were light yellow, almost golden colored. It works efficiently as a basic color and can be worn with pastels or brights as accents. Choose decorative pillows that are printed with enriched brights; blues and yellows, orange and greens. Highly saturated with pigment, brights are not diluted with black or white. 2North American Headlights switched to full beam. he turned the brights on and we drove along the dirt road Example sentencesExamples Judy did her usual flashing the brights, but Edward did not stop. Jack finally looked in his rearview mirror, and the woman began flashing her brights at him. She flashed her brights at him, and he went onto the shoulder. Getting out of the car, I flipped the brights lever, illuminating the Don. It is an atypical crime film, a sort of film noir with the brights on. Finally, it got too dark to see as even my brights wouldn't show enough of the road to continue on safely. Phrases bright and early Very early in the morning. if you are up bright and early we will be able to set off in good time Example sentencesExamples The morning dawned bright and early and Kathryn was shaken awake by the woman. The next morning Bonnie was up bright and early for her training. Now, the actor kicked off his campaign bright and early in the morning by hitting the talk shows. The next morning she was up bright and early so she could be absolutely perfect for the President. Christmas Eve morning dawned bright and early and with it my airplane flight home to Seattle. Our coverage will be bright and early tomorrow morning here in the United States. I want someone from the cottage on the hill working for me bright and early tomorrow morning. Desiree woke up bright and early on the morning of the 25th. Morning came bright and early for the two lovers, a little too early for most normal human beings. I'll see you bright and early tomorrow morning. (as) bright as a button informal Intelligently alert and lively. some of them are frail physically but are as bright as a button in their minds Example sentencesExamples As she felt as bright as a button she decided to hunt for a while. He was sat up in bed, looking bright as a button, his face full of the square-jawed confident grin. He was as bright as a button, full of humour and with a large dash of devilment thrown in! Cole was bright as a button down the left and Babbel in the other direction made things interesting. Gary's bright as a button; he's seven. bright lights The glamour and excitement of city life. they hankered for the bright lights of the capital Example sentencesExamples Lured by the bright lights of the big city, rural children are ditching a farming lifestyle. I had heard all the stories about bright lights, big city, and lots of parties. In real life, every now and then, a jock will slip through the cracks and make it to the decadent bright lights. The attraction of the bright lights of the cities can detract from the demands of study. Her friends urged her to move to the bright lights of Hollywood or the hip, arty precincts of Santa Monica. He grew up in Calgary before heading off to the bright lights of New York back in 1994. You know, when I was a kid in Fort Worth I just wanted the bright lights and glamour. Lest a day looking at old buildings and ruins is too dry, head in the evening for the bright lights of Pera. But his father whisked him away from the bright lights, sending him to military school at La Fleche. The filthy back streets of Victorian London are a far cry from the bright lights of Tinsel Town. look on the bright side Be optimistic or cheerful in spite of difficulties. ‘I expect I shall manage,’ she said, determined to look on the bright side Example sentencesExamples Looking on the bright side, at least this was less of a loss than the corresponding period last year. Even when her young brother died Emily comforted her friend and always kept her looking on the bright side. Hmmm, looking on the bright side: at least it is sunny! With so many good things happening, it is so difficult not to look on the bright side, isn't it? At first, anti-dam activists looked on the bright side. The move might seem like nothing more than a disruption, but the director is looking on the bright side. He was always the one who looked on the bright side, the optimistic one. She was too nice, happy, pleasant, and always looked on the bright side. While many reports characterized the election results as a backlash, the Human Rights Campaign is looking on the bright side. ‘Hey, well at least she is moving back,’ Stacey said looking on the bright side. Derivatives brightish adjective When you sit down at a table you'll notice there are brightish green papers everywhere. Example sentencesExamples The bright blue star on the left and another brightish blue star in the lower left corner form the horns. This eclipse is unusual because the Moon itself eclipses, or occults, a brightish star during totality! The brightish star just east of Saturn is Regulus, Alpha Leonis, i.e. the brightest star in Leo. Wait till their shells are a nice color or brightish red. Origin Old English beorht, of Germanic origin. Video Rhymes affright, alight, alright, aright, bedight, bight, bite, blight, byte, cite, dight, Dwight, excite, fight, flight, fright, goodnight, height, ignite, impolite, indict, indite, invite, kite, knight, light, lite, might, mite, night, nite, outfight, outright, plight, polite, quite, right, rite, sight, site, skintight, skite, sleight, slight, smite, Snow-white, spite, sprite, tight, tonight, trite, twite, underwrite, unite, uptight, white, wight, wright, write adj.1 phr. Definition of bright in US English: bright adjectivebraɪtbrīt 1Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining. her bright, dark eyes I have problems seeing when the sun is bright Example sentencesExamples A bright light shone in my eyes and I squinted, temporarily blinded. Not only has she maintained it, but she has kept it bright and shining, untarnished by time. The door to my cell was flung open and a bright light was shined in. It started to rise, and a bright light shined through what was opening. Then the door opened, and a bright light shone in my eyes. The trio traveled down a wide silver corridor, bathed in bright light that reflected from the metal floor. Her dark eyes were bright with reflected light, and her cheeks were rosy. Soon enough, Raymond reached the hospital, its lights shone bright into his eyes, blinding him. The thick foliage wouldn't allow the moon's bright light to shine through. And from it burst a bright light, shining and sparkling with all colors of the rainbow. The door opened and a bright light shone into the dimly lit room. A bright light shines from behind and the silver armor is put on her. The sun was bright and shone through Jim's window sternly, as if warning that it was time to get out of bed. The bright light reflected off her shirt and I winced at the sight. He is, however, one to watch because he shines a bright light on the central paradox that haunts politics. A bright light was shining on him, and all he could think of was how stereotypically cliché this was. His dark eyes were reflecting the bright flashing lights of the carnival, and he looked like the most adorable puppy. Some filmmakers shine a bright light that blurs the intimate, the indistinct and the fugitive. She doesn't recognize the drab room with the bright morning light shining in through the narrow gap in the curtains. The cannon twitched, and an intense bright light shone from within the barrel. Synonyms shining, light, brilliant, vivid, blazing, dazzling, beaming, intense, glaring 1.1 Full of light. the rooms are bright and spacious Example sentencesExamples At 8: 00 Ember sat down at a cold desk in the back of a bright room full of chemicals and beakers. It was bright, full of pretty things, and I was her new prize. It has 148 square metres of bright and spacious accommodation. The bar was stuffy, bright and full of the mixed odors of beer, smoke, and unwashed bodies. The rooms are bright, spacious, spotless and reasonably priced. Haig was taking full advantage of the bright conditions at night for prospecting expeditions. Unlike its rough-hewn ancestors, the cabin feels bright and spacious. For the first time, she looked innocent, her bright eyes full of light. Through these, Wilton could see a bright, spacious lobby. The nine other rooms above the restaurant are comfortable, bright and spacious, but only four have lake views. This house is bright, comfortable and full of character. The shiny exterior glimmered in the lights of the bright room and reflected each of their faces in a warped way. They glow in the sun in an area of London bright with light reflected from surrounding water and huge sky. The kitchen cum dining room is spacious and bright. This room is bright and spacious, with lots of light coming in through two windows. The intense bright of the chamber and the nothingness in the surround was unnerving. The room was bright and full of sunshine, the light-catchers sending shards of rainbows all over the room. The living room is bright and spacious with 11 foot high ceilings. The bathroom was bright, and spacious, with twin basins and a decent range of toiletries. While the external courtyards are contained and intimate, the principal internal space is spacious and bright. Synonyms full, complete, total, clear, plain, undiminished 1.2 (of a period of time) having sunny, cloudless weather. the long, bright days of June Example sentencesExamples It was a sunny, bright day without a cloud in the azure sky. It was a warm day already, a bright day at the height of summer. The ash had stopped falling and the day was bright and beautiful, and everyone was outside. On a bright day, they bring welcome sunshine into the loft. The day was bright, and surprisingly sunny for the time of year. … It had been an unusually chilly day in the country for the bright summer season. Time ebbed away as they traveled, the bright day growing older. It took off into the bright summer day and veered erratically around the trees and flowers. I played back the images on my LCD screen, but I couldn't see them very well because the day was too bright. There wasn't a cloud in the sky and the day was bright and sunny. It was a bright day, yet the cool breeze and winter chill kept the temperature down. Keep this in mind, slow down, and make sure you bring your sunglasses on those bright summer days. The sun was nearly blinding, but it made for a gloriously bright day. A butterfly rested on the petals of a brilliant red flower, sipping nectar peacefully on a bright summer day. The sun was setting after a really bright autumn day, so a luxurious ruby sunset enveloped the sky. It was a bright day and many different people were around enjoying the weather. It was a bright summer day and all the preparations for the attack had been made. The day was bright and sunny as I walked swiftly towards the hospital. She had just woken up and the day was bright, sunny and full of promise. Synonyms sunny, sunshiny, cloudless, unclouded, clear, fair, fine 1.3 (of color) vivid and bold. the bright green leaves Example sentencesExamples It was a beautiful weekend; the sun was shining brilliantly in the bright blue sky. Commonly seen white flowers cover the foliage, but a striking bright purple is also available. Dave beamed at his little life-partner, his bright blue eyes full of pride. The basin was full of bright blue flames, and behind the basin stood a figure in a dark blue cloak. This particular painting was full of bright colors and happiness. Bluer than a sapphire, bluer than the sky, just a bright intense, perfect blue. The costumes and set design are stylish and impressive, full of bright colors and wonderfully authentic period detail. She was wearing all black and had bright red lipstick. Cwery's bright blue eyes were shining with tears, giving Brayden's heart a good wrench. Her hair was weird, though - bright purple and green with blonde streaks. Still looking peaceful, her fair skin shone under the bright white lights, her hair still silky about her. Try bright colours like yellow or green on your cabinets or try a cherry red lacquer on pantry doors. The whole section was full of bright colors, some very unnatural. Their psychedelic element is heightened by bright, bright colour, like turquoise greens and those hot pinks. They are like cartoons, with their bold lines, bright colours and flat shapes. She wears the same bright red cowboy boots every week. Colors showed small signs of fading, though were generally bright and full. Behind is a huge, bright yellow full moon, and the grassy field underfoot is composed of green, blue, and brown. There are no bright colours, only shadowy hues of brown and grey. She was certainly beautiful, with her bright red hair which shone like the sun and her burnt-red eyes. Synonyms vivid, brilliant, intense, striking, strong, eye-catching, glowing, bold, rich, flamboyant 1.4 Having a vivid color. a bright tie the bright flowers Example sentencesExamples Camouflage the twine with a bright ribbon tied in a knot. Below the canopy are bright flowers and vines, a sprouting area for fruit seeds, benches, and a swing. Most sport large, bright, sturdy flowers on long, strong stems. With the other hand behind his back, he produced a bright bouquet of flowers with an exaggerated flourish. I must have spotted at least four of five types of palms, not to mention bright flowers and a variety of crotons. But the nightfall was not something I enjoyed, away from the bright world of the flowers and trees. It was a light red and full of bright materials, a complete opposite from the entrance hall. Alice sees this garden, with bright flowers and fountains, through the tiny door soon after she arrives in Wonderland. Butterflies and hummingbirds will be attracted to windows box planters or containers of bright flowers. He still wore the glasses, but the bright tie lay on the ground beside his chair. With tailored suits and ties as bright as a skyrocket, he's dapper. Vegetable harvest coincides with bright autumn foliage, chrysanthemums, asters and sedum. It's just that the flowers are looking bright and beautiful. The pathways were grassy, and tall grasses appeared between bright flowers. The Saloon's doors open onto a terrace and wide lawn bordered by bright flowers. Birds twittered gaily, nestled safe between the trees, and flowers unfolded into bright, matured blooms. Her golden blond hair hung in perfect ringlets, always tied up with a bright ribbon. In the current environment for fiction, he is like a bright Spanish flower. The blooms have bright clusters of yellow flowers with interesting leaflets. This is a bright series full of a lot of color, and seems to be authored quite well. Synonyms colourful, bright-coloured, deep-coloured, vivid, brilliant, rich, vibrant 2(of a person, idea, or remark) intelligent and quick-witted. a bright young journalist a suggestion box for bright ideas Example sentencesExamples His assistant, a pretty young woman, is bright, very capable, and eager to help. I can't remember whose bright idea it was to add the radio to our sad little party. On the second day of being stuck at home, I had the bright idea of taking a walk. Intellectually quick-witted and bright, with an abrasive edge, Reid did well in school. These are bright, intelligent characters and they speak a lot. They need to know that nursing requires bright, intelligent individuals. During that time, he found Bryce to be bright, highly intelligent, and for the most part, unafraid. They were so bright and were full of laughter and mischief. Young Archie, bright and industrious, did well at school. Consternation deepened; then somebody had a bright idea. Somebody had the bright idea to push me so I fell onto David. You aren't the only one who comes up with the bright ideas. Whose bright idea was it to settle this far north, anyway? The problem he had, he was extremely intelligent, very bright, but he had a face that was just past puberty. Always bright and perky, Robin has shone in all subjects. Even the once bright look of intelligence had dulled. Young and bright, she is the darling of her district today. She's very smart, bright, witty, full of grace and elegance. I don't know when I had come up with that bright idea, but I changed rooms right away. He's very bright and intelligent and he's, honestly, probably the most wonderful person to look up to. Synonyms clever, intelligent, sharp, quick-witted, quick, smart, canny, astute, intuitive, acute, alert, keen, perceptive, ingenious, inventive, resourceful, proficient, accomplished, gifted, brilliant 3Giving an appearance of cheerful liveliness. she gave a bright smile Example sentencesExamples She was bright and cheerful and for some reason she made him feel like a teenage boy who had a crush on her. He had bright eyes, a lively expression, and a winsome smile. As soon as she saw the bright, cheerful face, framed by soft blond curls, she giggled. As Thomas walked, passersby greeted him with a bright smile and a cheerful, ‘Merry Christmas!’ But she had a bright smile, cheerful face, and an eye for color, so she was excellent at helping out her customers. Charging through the door were two bright and cheerful bundles of female energy. Her mother was once a bright spirit, full of energy and laughter. She had a bright, lively smile and slightly browned skin from being out in the sun. A tall brunette stood behind the front counter in the lobby, giving us a bright, cheerful smile. It was lively and provided a bright atmosphere in the dimming sky. This being a kid's show, the artwork is bright and cheerful, and hypnotically intense. Her fresh and natural look is enhanced by her bright smile. The five weeks to the trial went slowly, the only bright period was a visit from Myra. Addie looked as bright and cheerful as ever, though she did look a lot more aged. He is someone who starts off bright, cheerful and confident and then has everything taken away from him. It was one of the really bright spots in my young girlhood. It was pretty hard not to be happy around someone like Jen who was always bright and cheerful. She said cheerfully, smiling that bright smile of hers again. The programme will be bright, lively, entertaining and will provide real insights that go beneath the headlines. We are talking about a young city, a bright, eclectic and sometimes confused place. She shook the sadness out of her and forced herself to act bright and cheerful as she always did. Synonyms happy, genial, cheerful, cheery, jolly, joyful, glad, merry, sunny, light-hearted, blithe, beaming 3.1 (of someone's future) likely to be successful and happy. the bright prospects for her early retirement Example sentencesExamples It was no feat of fortune-telling to predict a bright future for these talented singers. Just by looking at him I knew that he was definitely going to have a really bright future ahead of him. Kathy was young, attractive, and had a bright future ahead of her. Nowadays, after a glossy makeover, it is a symbol of a thriving European city, facing a bright, optimistic future. If this is where he's got already, his future looks bright indeed. Another factor to promise a bright future for online news is the potential adoption of broadband. I feel like there is a bright future ahead for me. I believe we have a bright future ahead of us, and with that hope, I know we can succeed. We need to maximize opportunity, growth, and health to have a future bright with possibilities. There is no denying either the boy's talent or the bright future ahead of him. I have a family, and until recently, I had a reputation, a career and a bright professional future. And, you know, I kind of think this company has a pretty bright future ahead of it. Pregnancy is one of the pivotal moments of a woman's life but not when you're young with a bright future ahead. Tess ends her affair, and the future looks bright. At that time, they seemed to be fine, and they were expecting a bright future ahead of them. The view of the future was bright, and that prospect made me smile. I know I'm going to college and that I have a bright future ahead of me - I can already see the light. They're building a bright, glorious future here too. Their popularity, intelligence, good looks and athletic success made their future together seem bright. I suggest you look towards the bright future that lies ahead of you. Synonyms promising, rosy, full of promise, optimistic, hopeful, favourable, propitious, auspicious, providential, encouraging, lucky, fortunate, good, excellent, golden 4(of sound) clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched. her voice is fresh and bright Example sentencesExamples They were initially very simple two or three note sequences but their sound was never bright. That bright sound propelled him faster to the narrow staircase at the end of the hall. As the pace picks up, his second break adopts a bright, ringing sound. The overall sound was very bright, while it was bordering on the harsh. The bubbly bright sound caught my attention, she was a beautiful woman. She sings the lead in a voice that's clear and bright, but also a little deadpan. The running order of the songs was what I was used to and the bright sound of everything. He felt her body moving with his in time to the music and heard her bright laughter as she tried to impress him. Carlile heard a sharp bright sound and saw that the heron had broken free from a thin layer of ice. It's like floating through storm clouds, getting lost in the at-once bright and ominous sound. In terms of commercial success, people will devour this bright, clean blues sound. The sound is a little bright for my taste, but very clear. Gwin looked up from her struggle with a giraffe and sounded a bright giggle. The ensemble sound was bright, with the trumpets and woodwind producing particularly expressive sounds. Stephen woke up to sounds of bright laughter in the kitchen. The song's plea for action is underlined by their bright, clear choruses. It wasn't a bright sound like most bells, but more hollow and deep. A bright laugh sounded behind him, and a rich, musical voice spoke behind him. The sound is indeed bright and clear most of the time. The sound is clear and bright, and the all-important dialogue is easily understood. Synonyms clear, vibrant, pellucid adverbbraɪtbrīt literary Luminously. a full moon shining bright Example sentencesExamples The sun was shining so bright I was having a hard time keeping my eyes open. The sun is shining bright in the sky and nobody else is around. What had been shining bright and brand spanking new was now a total catastrophic loss. Some shine bright, but never seem to hang around for long. It was unnerving how bright they shone and so I tried to look away. Synonyms brightly, brilliantly, vividly, intensely nounbraɪtbrīt 1Bold and vivid colors. webbed gloves in neon brights Example sentencesExamples The series spans extremes of smoldering darks and luminous brights. Choose decorative pillows that are printed with enriched brights; blues and yellows, orange and greens. The brights were light yellow, almost golden colored. It works efficiently as a basic color and can be worn with pastels or brights as accents. Highly saturated with pigment, brights are not diluted with black or white. Summer brights include red, various shades of pink, sunshine yellows and lots of pastel shades and candy colours. 2North American Headlights switched to high beam. he turned the brights on and we drove along the dirt road Example sentencesExamples Jack finally looked in his rearview mirror, and the woman began flashing her brights at him. Getting out of the car, I flipped the brights lever, illuminating the Don. Judy did her usual flashing the brights, but Edward did not stop. She flashed her brights at him, and he went onto the shoulder. It is an atypical crime film, a sort of film noir with the brights on. Finally, it got too dark to see as even my brights wouldn't show enough of the road to continue on safely. Phrases bright and early Very early in the morning. Example sentencesExamples The next morning Bonnie was up bright and early for her training. Our coverage will be bright and early tomorrow morning here in the United States. Desiree woke up bright and early on the morning of the 25th. Now, the actor kicked off his campaign bright and early in the morning by hitting the talk shows. Christmas Eve morning dawned bright and early and with it my airplane flight home to Seattle. The next morning she was up bright and early so she could be absolutely perfect for the President. The morning dawned bright and early and Kathryn was shaken awake by the woman. I'll see you bright and early tomorrow morning. Morning came bright and early for the two lovers, a little too early for most normal human beings. I want someone from the cottage on the hill working for me bright and early tomorrow morning. look on the bright side Be optimistic or cheerful in spite of difficulties. Example sentencesExamples ‘Hey, well at least she is moving back,’ Stacey said looking on the bright side. She was too nice, happy, pleasant, and always looked on the bright side. With so many good things happening, it is so difficult not to look on the bright side, isn't it? Even when her young brother died Emily comforted her friend and always kept her looking on the bright side. At first, anti-dam activists looked on the bright side. The move might seem like nothing more than a disruption, but the director is looking on the bright side. He was always the one who looked on the bright side, the optimistic one. Looking on the bright side, at least this was less of a loss than the corresponding period last year. Hmmm, looking on the bright side: at least it is sunny! While many reports characterized the election results as a backlash, the Human Rights Campaign is looking on the bright side. the bright lights The glamor and excitement of the city. they hankered for the bright lights of the capital Example sentencesExamples The filthy back streets of Victorian London are a far cry from the bright lights of Tinsel Town. Lest a day looking at old buildings and ruins is too dry, head in the evening for the bright lights of Pera. Her friends urged her to move to the bright lights of Hollywood or the hip, arty precincts of Santa Monica. But his father whisked him away from the bright lights, sending him to military school at La Fleche. Lured by the bright lights of the big city, rural children are ditching a farming lifestyle. I had heard all the stories about bright lights, big city, and lots of parties. You know, when I was a kid in Fort Worth I just wanted the bright lights and glamour. In real life, every now and then, a jock will slip through the cracks and make it to the decadent bright lights. He grew up in Calgary before heading off to the bright lights of New York back in 1994. The attraction of the bright lights of the cities can detract from the demands of study. Origin Old English beorht, of Germanic origin. adj.1 phr.
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