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Word: Bright
Speech Type: Adjective
Old English beorht, of Germanic origin
brʌɪt
giving out or reflecting much light; shining
Short Definition:giving out much light
Examples:- the sun was dazzlingly bright
- her bright, dark eyes
intelligent and quick-witted
Short Definition:intelligent and quick-witted
Examples:- a bright idea
- a bright young journalist
cheerful and lively
Short Definition:cheerful and lively
Examples:- at breakfast she would be persistently bright and chirpy
- she gave a bright smile
(of sound) clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched
Short Definition:(of sound) clear and vibrant
Examples:- her voice is fresh and bright
Word: Bright
Speech Type: Adverb
brʌɪt
brightly
Short Definition:brightly
Examples:- a full moon shining bright
Word: Bright
Speech Type: Noun
brʌɪt
bold and vivid colours
Short Definition:bright colours
Examples:- a choice of colours from pastels through to brights
headlights switched to full beam
Short Definition:headlights on full beam
Examples:- he turned the brights on and we drove along the dirt road
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