# brighter

/ˈbɹaɪtɝ/ (US) · /bɹˈaɪtɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/brighter
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

giving off more light or having a stronger, clearer color than something else. You also use it to describe someone who is very smart or a situation that looks more positive.

For teachers: the comparative form of 'bright', indicating a higher intensity of light, vividness of color, or mental aptitude. Often used figuratively to describe optimistic prospects or improved conditions.

## Examples

- The new lightbulbs make the kitchen look much brighter.
- After the storm passed, the sky turned a much brighter blue and the air felt fresh.
- Economists are offering a brighter outlook for the next quarter, suggesting that the recent policy changes are finally beginning to stabilize the national market.

## Pitfalls

- Not "This room is more brighter than the other." but "This room is brighter than the other." — As a one-syllable adjective, 'bright' takes the '-er' suffix for its comparative form and should not be used with 'more'.

## Usage notes

- Comparative form of 'bright'; typically followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison.

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