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bright
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- pronunciation:
- braIt
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
brighter, brightest |
| definition 1: |
When something is bright, it gives off a lot of light or it is full of light.
It was fun to be in the play, but the lights on the stage were so bright!My room is dark in the morning, but it's really bright in the afternoon.- synonyms:
- brilliant, illuminated, shiny
- antonyms:
- dark, dim, dull
- similar words:
- glowing, light, strong
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| definition 2: |
When a color is bright, it means that it is a strong color or it shines.
My sister wants to paint her room a bright yellow.- synonyms:
- brilliant, vivid
- antonyms:
- dim, dull, soft
- similar words:
- colorful, gay, glowing, intense, strong
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| definition 3: |
When someone is bright, it means that they are smart or quick to learn.
My mom says that all of her children are bright.- synonyms:
- brilliant, intelligent, quick, smart
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- clever, sharp
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| definition 4: |
When a face is bright, it looks cheerful.
Trevon was worried about his mom, but his dad's bright face told him there was good news.- synonyms:
- cheerful, merry, sunny
- similar words:
- gay, lively
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| related words: |
brilliant, clear, fair, golden, good, sunny |
| derivation: |
brightly (adv.) |
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