Bright: meaning, definitions and examples

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bright

[ braɪt ]

^{Context #1}

sunny

Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining.

Synonyms

luminous, radiant, shiny

Examples of usage

The bright sun shone down on the beach.
Her bright smile lit up the room.

^{Context #2}

intelligent

Quick-witted and intelligent.

Synonyms

brilliant, clever, smart

Examples of usage

She is a bright student, always at the top of her class.
He has a bright future ahead of him.

^{Context #3}

cheerfully

In a cheerful manner; with happiness or optimism.

Synonyms

cheerfully, happily, optimistically

Examples of usage

She smiled bright as she greeted her friends.
He spoke bright about his plans for the future.

Translations

Translations of the word "bright" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhante

🇮🇳 उज्ज्वल

🇩🇪 hell

🇮🇩 terang

🇺🇦 яскравий

🇵🇱 jasny

🇯🇵 明るい

🇫🇷 brillant

🇪🇸 brillante

🇹🇷 parlak

🇰🇷 밝은

🇸🇦 ساطع

🇨🇿 jasný

🇸🇰 jasný

🇨🇳 明亮的

🇸🇮 svetel

🇮🇸 bjartur

🇰🇿 жарқын

🇬🇪 ნათელი

🇦🇿 parlaq

🇲🇽 brillante

Word origin

The word 'bright' originated from Old English 'beorht', meaning 'shining, bright, beautiful, clear'. Over time, it has evolved to represent not only physical light but also intelligence and positivity. The concept of brightness has been associated with positivity and intelligence in various cultures, making 'bright' a versatile and widely used word in the English language.