Adjective
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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"
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characterized by happiness or gladness
"bright faces"
"all the world seems bright and gay"
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clear and sharp and ringing
"the bright sound of the trumpet section"
"the brilliant sound of the trumpets"
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not made dim or less bright
"undimmed headlights"
"surprisingly the curtain started to rise while the houselights were still undimmed"
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splendid
"the bright stars of stage and screen"
"a bright moment in history"
"the bright pageantry of court"
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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"
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having lots of light either natural or artificial
"the room was bright and airy"
"a stage bright with spotlights"
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characterized by quickness and ease in learning
"some children are brighter in one subject than another"
"smart children talk earlier than the average"
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having striking color
"bright dress"
"brilliant tapestries"
"a bird with vivid plumage"
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emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
"the sun was bright and hot"
"a bright sunlit room"
Adverb
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with brightness
"the stars shone brilliantly"
"the windows glowed jewel bright"