bright
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.giving off a lot of light or shining strongly.
adj.emitting or reflecting a high degree of light; luminous or radiant.
Simple“The bright sun made it difficult to see without sunglasses.”
In context“The bright morning light filtered through the shutters, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
adj.smart and able to learn things quickly.
adj.possessing a quick and capable intellect; intelligent.
Simple“She is a very bright student who always asks interesting questions.”
In context“The recruiters are looking for bright young graduates who can adapt to the fast-paced nature of the tech industry.”
Synonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
adj.strong and easy to see, not pale or dark.
adj.of a colour: high in saturation and lightness; vivid or bold.
Simple“He wore a bright red shirt so his friends could find him in the crowd.”
In context“The artist used a palette of bright, clashing colours to convey the chaotic energy of the city at night.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
adj.full of hope or appearing happy.
adj.characterised by happiness, hope, or a favourable outlook.
Simple“The future looks bright for the young musicians after their successful concert.”
In context“Despite the recent setbacks, the CEO maintained a bright outlook during the annual shareholder meeting.”
Synonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
adj.a sound that is clear and high, like a sharp trumpet note.
adj.of a sound or musical tone: having a prominent high-frequency response; clear and resounding.
Simple“The trumpet has a very bright sound compared to the cello.”
In context“The producer felt the vocal track was too dark and used an equaliser to give it a brighter, more present quality.”
- 06 C2 Proficiency
adv.in a way that gives off or reflects a lot of light.
adv.in a bright or luminous manner; often used in literary contexts.
Simple“The stars shone bright in the clear desert sky.”
In context“The ceremonial fires burned bright against the obsidian sky, casting long, flickering shadows across the temple floor.”
Synonyms - 07 C2 Proficiency
v.to make something lighter or to become happier.
v.to illuminate or to become cheerful; typically used with 'up'.
Simple“The news helped bright her up after a difficult day.”
In context“The morning sun began to bright the eastern slopes, chasing away the lingering mountain mists.”
UsageOften functions as a transitive or intransitive verb followed by the particle 'up'.
Usage bright red · bright light
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.