Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of bright  [ɪt]  

Translate bright to



Definition of 'bright' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) bright
radiating or reflecting light; luminous; shining.

2.  bright
filled with light:
a bright, sunny room.

3.  bright
vivid or brilliant:
bright red.

4.  bright
quick-witted or intelligent.

5.  bright
clever or witty, as a remark or idea.

6.  bright
cheerful or lively:
a bright smile.

7.  bright
characterized by happiness or gladness.

8.  bright
favorable or auspicious; promising:
a bright future.

9.  bright
radiant or splendid:
bright pageantry.

10.  bright
illustrious or glorious, as an era.

11.  bright
clear or translucent, as liquid.

12.  bright
clear and sharp in sound.

13. (n.) bright
brights,

14.  bright
bright motor vehicle headlights used for driving esp. under conditions of low visibility.

15.  bright
the level of intensity of these lights; high beams.

16.  bright
flue-cured, light-hued tobacco.

17.  bright
Archaic. brightness; splendor.

18. (adv.) bright
in a bright manner; brightly.

Etymology:  (bef. 1000; ME; OE breht, beorht)

Definition of 'bright' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) bright
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
"the sun was bright and hot"; "a bright sunlit room"

2. (adj) bright, brilliant, vivid
having striking color
"bright dress"; "brilliant tapestries"; "a bird with vivid plumage"

3. (adj) bright, smart
characterized by quickness and ease in learning
"some children are brighter in one subject than another"; "smart children talk earlier than the average"

4. (adj) bright
having lots of light either natural or artificial
"the room was bright and airy"; "a stage bright with spotlights"

5. (adj) bright, burnished, lustrous, shining, shiny
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"

6. (adj) bright
splendid
"the bright stars of stage and screen"; "a bright moment in history"; "the bright pageantry of court"

7. (adj) undimmed, bright
not made dim or less bright
"undimmed headlights"; "surprisingly the curtain started to rise while the houselights were still undimmed"

8. (adj) bright, brilliant
clear and sharp and ringing
"the bright sound of the trumpet section"; "the brilliant sound of the trumpets"

9. (adj) bright
characterized by happiness or gladness
"bright faces"; "all the world seems bright and gay"

10. (adverb) bright, hopeful, promising
full or promise
"had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway"

11. (adverb) brilliantly, brightly, bright
with brightness
"the stars shone brilliantly"; "the windows glowed jewel bright"


Definition of 'bright' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (adjective) bright
≠ dull
bright sunlight; a bright blue/orange/red t-shirt

2.  bright
intelligent or quick-thinking
bright for his age

3.  bright
happy or optimistic
bright and cheerful; ***the brightness of the sun


Definition of 'bright' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) bright
radiating or reflecting light; shedding or having much light; shining; luminous; not dark

2. (adj) bright
transmitting light; clear; transparent

3. (adj) bright
having qualities that render conspicuous or attractive, or that affect the mind as light does the eye; resplendent with charms; as, bright beauty

4. (adj) bright
having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent

5. (adj) bright
sparkling with wit; lively; vivacious; shedding cheerfulness and joy around; cheerful; cheery

6. (adj) bright
illustrious; glorious

7. (adj) bright
manifest to the mind, as light is to the eyes; clear; evident; plain

8. (adj) bright
of brilliant color; of lively hue or appearance

9. (adverb) bright
brightly

10. (noun) bright
splendor; brightness

11. (verb) bright
see Brite, v. i

12. (verb) bright
to be or become overripe, as wheat, barley, or hops


Translation of 'bright' Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary 

Sense: shining with much light
bright sunshine.

Afrikaans flag Afrikaans: helder, skerp Arabic flag Arabic: مُشرق، لامِع Bulgarian flag Bulgarian: светъл
Brazilian flag Brazilian: brilhante Czech flag Czech: zářící German flag German: hell
Danish flag Danish: klar Greek flag Greek: λαμπερός, φωτεινός Spanish flag Spanish: luminoso, resplandeciente
Estonian flag Estonian: hele Farsi flag Farsi: درخشنده؛ تابان Finnish flag Finnish: kirkas
French flag French: brillant,éclatant Hebrew flag Hebrew: קוֹרֵן Hindi flag Hindi: चमकीला
Croatian flag Croatian: svjetao Hungarian flag Hungarian: fényes Indonesian flag Indonesian: benderang
Icelandic flag Icelandic: bjartur, skær Italian flag Italian: luminoso, brillante Japanese flag Japanese: 明るい
Korean flag Korean: 빛나는 Lithuanian flag Lithuanian: šviesus Latvian flag Latvian: spožs
Malay flag Malay: terang Dutch flag Dutch: helder Norwegian flag Norwegian: skinnende, lys, blank
Polish flag Polish: jaskrawy Persian flag Persian: درخشنده؛ تابان Pashto flag Pashto: ځلیدونکی
Portuguese flag Portuguese: brilhante Romanian flag Romanian: strălucitor, luminos Russian flag Russian: яркий
Slovak flag Slovak: jasný, žiariaci Slovenian flag Slovenian: bleščeč Serbian flag Serbian: svetao
Swedish flag Swedish: klar, ljus, lysande Thai flag Thai: จ้า Turkish flag Turkish: parlak, aydınlık
Taiwanese flag Taiwanese: 光亮的 Ukrainian flag Ukrainian: яскравий, ясний Urdu flag Urdu: روشن ، چمکدار
Vietnamese flag Vietnamese: sáng chói Chinese flag Chinese: 光亮的

Get even more translations for bright...



'bright' - Nearby Entries  

brig  bright  bright as a new penny  bright blue  brighten  brightly  brightness constancy  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"bright." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 16 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/bright


Alternative search options for 'bright'   
Search for Synonyms for 'bright'
Quotes containing the term 'bright'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'bright'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'bright'
Search for 'bright' on Search bright on Amazon.com! & Search bright on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'bright'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'bright'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!