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Meaning of the word bright in English

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bright

US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
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Adjective

1.

emitting or reflecting much light; shining.

Example:
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The sun was so bright that I had to put on my sunglasses.
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She wore a dress with bright colors.
Synonym:
luminous radiant gleaming shining vivid
Antonym:
dim dull dark
2.

intelligent and quick-witted.

Example:
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She's a very bright student and always gets good grades.
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He has a bright future ahead of him.
Synonym:
clever intelligent smart sharp brilliant
Antonym:
stupid dull unintelligent

Adverb

in a bright manner; brightly.

Example:
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The stars shone bright in the night sky.
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The room was lit bright by the large windows.
Synonym:
brilliantly radiantly gleamingly vividly
Antonym:
dimly dully darkly
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