word | bright |
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definition | adjective A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark . ...a bright red dress. ...the bright uniforms of the guards parading at Buckingham Palace. ...a display of brightly coloured flowers. You'll be impressed with the brightness and the beauty of the colours. 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. ...a warm, brightly lit room. The sun shone brightly. An astronomer can determine the brightness of each star. If you describe someone as bright, you mean that they are quick at learning things. I was convinced that he was brighter than average. A bright idea is clever and original . There are lots of books crammed with bright ideas. Ford had the bright idea of paying workers enough to buy cars. 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. He smiled brightly as Ben approached. 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. noun The brights on a car or other vehicle are the headlights when they are switched on fully . |
inflections | brightsbrighterbrightestbrightlybrightnessbrainsbrightlybrightnessbrainsbrightly |
cefr-level | A2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:a2
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