bright

Giving out a lot of light or filled with a lot of light.

• The sun is bright.
• We moved into a bright room with large windows.
• The bright lamps hurt my eyes.

Similar words: well-lit, luminous, radiant

Opposites: dark, dim

Common phrases: bright light, bright room, bright sunshine, bright stars

Able to understand things and learn quickly.

• She’s a bright child.
• Our brightest students often ask difficult questions.
• He is bright enough to solve the problem himself.

Similar words: clever, intelligent, smart

Opposites: stupid, dim

Common phrases: bright child, bright student, bright young person, bright mind

Having strong, clear colors that are easy to notice.

• She wore a bright red hat.
• The garden is full of bright flowers.
• They painted the doors in brighter colors.

Similar words: vivid, vibrant

Opposites: dull, muted

Common phrases: bright colors, bright red, bright dress, bright yellow