Etymology : Middle English, from Old English beorht; akin to Old High German beraht bright, Sanskrit bhrAjate it shines
Pronunciation : 'brIt
Function : adjective
Date : before 12th century
1. adin a bright manner. luminous; shiny; radiant; cheerful; intelligent, clever; clear. intelligent, brainy, sharp I left the water running. That wasn't a very bright thing to do. bright\bright\ , v. i. see:
brite, v. i.bright \bright\ , a. [oe. briht, as. beorht, briht; akin to os. berht, ohg. beraht, icel. bjartr, goth. ba?rhts. ?94.].
2. radiating or reflecting light; shedding or having much light; shining; luminous; not dark. the sun was bright o'erhead. the earth was dark, but the heavens were bright. the public places were as bright as at noonday.
3. transmitting light; clear; transparent. from the brightest wines he 'd turn abhorrent.
4. having qualities that render conspicuous or attractive, or that affect the mind as light does the eye; resplendent with charms; as, bright beauty. bright as an angel new-dropped from the sky.
5. having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
6. sparkling with wit; lively; vivacious; shedding cheerfulness and joy around; cheerful; cheery. be bright and jovial among your guests.
7. illustrious; glorious. in the brightest annals of a female reign. otton.
8. manifest to the mind, as light is to the eyes; clear; evident; plain. that he may with more ease, with brighter evidence, and with surer success, draw the bearner on. watts.
9. of brilliant color; of lively hue or appearance. here the bright crocus and blue violet grew.note: bright is used in composition in the sense of brilliant, clear, sunny, etc.; as, bright-eyed, bright-haired, bright-hued.
10. See Brite, v. i.
11. Radiating or reflecting light; shedding or having much light; shining; luminous; not dark.
12. Transmitting light; clear; transparent.
13. Having qualities that render conspicuous or attractive, or that affect the mind as light does the eye; resplendent with charms; as, bright beauty.
14. Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
15. Sparkling with wit; lively; vivacious; shedding cheerfulness and joy around; cheerful; cheery.
16. Illustrious; glorious.
17. Manifest to the mind, as light is to the eyes; clear; evident; plain.
18. Of brilliant color; of lively hue or appearance.
19. Splendor; brightness.
20. Brightly.
21. To be or become overripe, as wheat, barley, or hops. full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career" having lots of light either natural or artificial; "the room was bright and airy"; "a stage bright with spotlights" emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts; "the sun was bright and hot"; "a bright sunlit room" having striking color; "bright greens"; "brilliant tapestries"; "a bird with vivid plumage" abounding with sunlight; "a bright sunny day"; "one shining norming"- John Muir; "when it is warm and shiny" splendid; "the bright stars of stage and screen"; "a bright moment in history"; "the bright pageantry of court" characterized by happiness or gladness; "bright faces"; "all the world seems bright and gay" characterized by quickness and ease in learning; "some children are brighter in one subject than another"; "smart children talk earlier than the average" made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; "bright silver candlesticks"; "a burnished brass knocker"; "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves"; "rows of shining glasses"; "shiny black patents" clear and sharp and ringing; "the bright sound of the trumpet section"; "the brilliant sound of the trumpets".
22. 1. A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark. a bright red dress. the bright uniforms of the guards parading at Buckingham Palace. + brightly bright·ly a display of brightly coloured flowers. + brightness bright·ness You'll be impressed with the brightness and the beauty of the colors.
23. A bright light, object, or place is shining strongly or is full of light. a bright October day She leaned forward, her eyes bright with excitement. ¡Ù dull + brightly bright·ly a warm, brightly lit room The sun shone brightly. + brightness bright·ness An astronomer can determine the brightness of each star.
24. If you describe someone as bright, you mean that they are quick at learning things. I was convinced that he was brighter than average. = clever.
25. A bright idea is clever and original. Ford had the bright idea of paying workers enough to buy cars. = clever.
26. If someone looks or sounds bright, they look or sound cheerful and lively. The boy was so bright and animated `May I help you?' said a bright American voice over the telephone. = cheerful, lively + brightly bright·ly He smiled brightly as Ben approached.
27. If the future is bright, it is likely to be pleasant or successful. Both had successful careers and the future looked bright There are much brighter prospects for a comprehensive settlement than before. = promising ¡Ù bleak.
28. If you look on the bright side, you try to be cheerful about a bad situation by thinking of some advantages that could result from it, or thinking that it is not as bad as it could have been. British politician and noted orator who was a founder of the Anti-Corn Law League (1839).
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