Bright

biographical name

ˈbrīt

Synonyms of Bright next

John 1811–1889 English orator and statesman

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bright

adjective

ˈbrīt

: giving off or filled with much light

: very clear or vivid in color

: intelligent sense 1b, clever

a bright child

a bright idea

: cheerful sense 1

a bright smile

: full of promise

a bright future

bright adverb

brightly adverb

brightness noun

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