bright

bright
[[t]braɪt[/t]]
adj. -er, -est,
1) radiating or reflecting light; luminous; shining
2) filled with light:
a bright, sunny room[/ex]
3) vivid or brilliant:
bright red[/ex]
4) quick-witted or intelligent
5) clever or witty, as a remark or idea
6) cheerful or lively:
a bright smile[/ex]
7) characterized by happiness or gladness
8) favorable or auspicious; promising:
a bright future[/ex]
9) radiant or splendid:
bright pageantry[/ex]
10) illustrious or glorious, as an era
11) clear or translucent, as liquid
12) clear and sharp in sound
13) aum brights
a) aum bright motor vehicle headlights used for driving esp. under conditions of low visibility
b) the level of intensity of these lights; high beams
14) flue-cured, light-hued tobacco
15) archaic brightness; splendor
16) in a bright manner; brightly
Etymology: bef. 1000; ME; OE breht, beorht bright′ish, adj. bright′ly, adv.

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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