bright
/ˈbɹaɪ̯t/ adjective A1- Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant. · The sky was remarkably bright and blue on that beautiful summer day.
- Of light: brilliant, intense. · Could you please dim the light? It’s far too bright.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny.
- Of a place: not dark; well-lit.
- Of climate or weather: not cloudy or gloomy; fair; also, of a period of time, the sky, etc.: characterized by much sunshine and good weather.
- Clearly apparent; conspicuous.
- Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful. · The orange and blue walls of the sitting room were much brighter than the dull grey walls of the kitchen.
Comparative brighter · Superlative brightest
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As they walked on, the green glow became brighter and brighter, and it seemed that at last they were nearing the end of their travels.
It was high and thick and of a bright green color.
In the center of the roof was a great light, as bright as the sun, which made the emeralds sparkle in a wonderful manner.
Lovely as the Greek girls of Cyprus or Chios, Mercédès boasted the same bright flashing eyes of jet, and ripe, round, coral lips.
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