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brightest

Phoneticsbright·est

US/ˈbɹaɪtəst/

UK/bɹˈaɪtəst/

Definitions

01most light

A1

adj. giving out or reflecting the most light.

adj. the superlative degree of 'bright', denoting the maximum emission or reflection of light within a group.

“Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky.”

“The brightest lights in the stadium were positioned to minimize shadows on the pitch during the evening broadcast.”

Synonyms

most luminousshiniest

Antonyms

dimmestdarkest

02most intelligent

B1

adj. the smartest or most clever person in a group.

adj. the superlative degree of 'bright' used to describe cognitive ability or intellectual potential.

“She was the brightest student in her chemistry class.”

“The firm actively recruits the brightest graduates from top-tier universities to maintain its competitive edge in the tech sector.”

Synonyms

smartestmost intelligentcleverest

Antonyms

slowestdullest

03most vivid color

B1

adj. having the strongest or most noticeable color.

adj. the superlative degree of 'bright' referring to the highest intensity or saturation of a color.

“The brightest flowers in the garden were the red tulips.”

“The artist used the brightest pigments available to ensure the mural would remain visible even under the harsh glare of the midday sun.”

Synonyms

most vividmost intense

Antonyms

palestfaintest

Collocations

brightest stars

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