Word
bright
Phoneticsbright
US/ˈbɹaɪt/
UK/bɹˈaɪt/
Definitions
01full of light
A1 · Beginner
adj. giving out or reflecting a lot of light, or showing intelligence.
adj. emitting or reflecting much light; shining luminous or vivid.
日本語:明るい※
“The morning sun was bright and warm.”
“A bright lamp illuminated the student's study desk.”
02coffee acidity
B2 · Upper Intermediate Cooking
adj. having a pleasant, tangy acidity that gives coffee a lively and fresh flavor.
adj. characterised by a vibrant, pleasant acidity on the palate, typical of high-altitude Arabica coffees.
日本語:明るい※
“This Ethiopian pour-over has a bright, citrusy flavor with notes of bergamot.”
“Coffee cuppers prize coffees with bright acidity, contrasting them with flat or earthy flavor profiles.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bright” in context.
Usage
When describing intelligence, it is more common in British English than American English, which prefers 'smart'.
Real-World Examples
“You get bright, tea-like precision: citrus acidity, clean finish, integrated sweetness.” “When a coffee lacks acidity, it tastes flat, one-dimensional, and often sweet in a cloying way. In the specialty coffee lexicon it means something different: a bright, lively, dynamic quality in the cup that creates dimension and contrast.” Etymology
As an English surname, from the root of bright. As an Anglicized German surname, from Brecht and Breit.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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