Brightest: meaning, definitions and examples

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brightest

 

[ ˈbraɪtɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

extreme light

The term 'brightest' refers to the superlative form of 'bright'. It describes something that emits the most light or is the most luminous among a group. It can also be used figuratively to indicate intelligence or optimism.

Synonyms

brilliant, luminant, radiant, shining

Examples of usage

  • The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius.
  • She had the brightest ideas during the meeting.
  • This room needs the brightest light for the best visibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "brightest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais brilhante

🇮🇳 सबसे चमकीला

🇩🇪 der hellste

🇮🇩 paling terang

🇺🇦 найяскравіший

🇵🇱 najjaśniejszy

🇯🇵 最も明るい

🇫🇷 le plus lumineux

🇪🇸 el más brillante

🇹🇷 en parlak

🇰🇷 가장 밝은

🇸🇦 الأكثر سطوعًا

🇨🇿 nejjasnější

🇸🇰 najjasnejší

🇨🇳 最亮的

🇸🇮 najsvetlejši

🇮🇸 sk brightest

🇰🇿 ең жарқын

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ნათელი

🇦🇿 ən parlaq

🇲🇽 el más brillante

Etymology

The word 'brightest' is derived from the Old English word 'beorht', which means 'shining' or 'brilliant'. Its usage dates back to the early Germanic languages. Over time, the word evolved, and by Middle English, 'bright' entered common usage as a term to describe intense light or vivid colors. The superlative form 'brightest' mirrors similar constructions in English, where the '-est' suffix is added to adjectives to denote the highest degree of the quality described. The concept of brightness not only relates to physical light but has also extended to metaphorical uses, symbolizing intelligence or happiness, thus enriching its historical and cultural significance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,641, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.