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bright

bright /ˈbraɪt/ adjective
brighter; brightest
bright
/ˈbraɪt/
adjective
brighter; brightest
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRIGHT
: producing a lot of light : filled with light
: having a very light and strong color
: able to learn things quickly : intelligent used especially to describe a young person
: showing intelligence : clever often used in a joking or ironic way to describe a foolish idea, action, etc.
: providing a reason for hope

bright and early

: very early

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

informal
: happy and full of energy

bright spot

informal
: a good thing that occurs during a bad or difficult time

on the bright side

used to refer to the good part of something that is mostly bad

— brightly

adverb

— brightness

noun [noncount]