Bright
UK /["/braɪt/"]/US /["/braɪt/"]/
Definition
full of light; shining strongly
In simple words: Giving off lots of light or being very colorful.
Examples
- The sun was bright and filled the room with light.
- She wore a bright red dress that turned heads.
- The stars are bright in the clear night sky.
- He has a bright future ahead of him if he keeps studying.
- Her bright smile made everyone feel happy.
Usage notes
Use 'bright' to describe colors, lights, or someone's intelligence. Avoid using it in overly formal writing, where 'brilliant' might be preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Imagine a bright sun shining, making everything around it colorful.
Collocations
- be
- look
- seem
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- be
- extremely
- fairly
- very
Synonyms
- luminous
- vivid
- radiant
- colorful
- shiny
Antonyms
- dull
- dim
- dark
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'bright' with 'luminous' in all contexts.
- Using 'bright' to describe dull or muted colors.
- Omitting 'bright' when used to describe someone's personality or intelligence.