BRIGHT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word BRIGHT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BRIGHT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Bright

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

Old English beorht, of Germanic origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: brʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

giving out or reflecting much light; shining

Short Definition:

giving out much light

Examples:
  • the sun was dazzlingly bright
  • her bright, dark eyes
Definition:

intelligent and quick-witted

Short Definition:

intelligent and quick-witted

Examples:
  • a bright idea
  • a bright young journalist
Definition:

cheerful and lively

Short Definition:

cheerful and lively

Examples:
  • at breakfast she would be persistently bright and chirpy
  • she gave a bright smile
Definition:

(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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: brʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

brightly

Short Definition:

brightly

Examples:
  • a full moon shining bright

Word: Bright

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: brʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

bold and vivid colours

Short Definition:

bright colours

Examples:
  • a choice of colours from pastels through to brights
Definition:

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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