1
2
: illustrious, glorious
brightest star of the opera
3
4
: of high saturation or lightness
bright colors
5
b
: intelligent, clever
a bright idea
bright children
6
: auspicious, promising
bright prospects for the future
bright
adverb
brightly
adverb
plural brights
1
: a color of high saturation : a bright (see bright entry 1 sense 4) color
—usually used in plural
rich earth tones and crisp brights—
Patricia Peterson
Patricia Peterson2
brights plural
: clothing that is brightly colored
Follow these steps and you can wash your dark clothes with the same laundry detergent you use for your whites and brights.—Mary Hunt
Mary Hunt3
brights plural
: high beams
It didn't help that the car behind her, which had its brights on, seemed intent on tailgating her all the way to Fells Point.—Laura Lippman
Laura LippmanSynonyms
Examples of bright in a Sentence
Adjective
The lighting was too bright.
a bright room with lots of windows
It was a bright, sunny day.
The room was decorated in bright colors.
Recent Examples on the WebCharna Flam, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
But there appear to be two sure-fire ways to offset or delay these effects: Spend less time focusing on objects close to your face, like books and smartphones, and spend more time outside in the bright, natural light.
—Andrew Herbert, Discover Magazine, 27 Apr. 2024
The tropics are often renowned for the brightest birds, but U.S. birds also display a wide array of striking hues.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Step inside the bright, white space filled with fresh flowers to view the compact menu, which offers simple selections.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2024
This stops the cooking process, keeps the yolks bright yellow and ensures that the eggs will be easier to peel.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
To bring the combination to another level, accessorize with a dazzling tennis bracelet and bright white canvas sneakers.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2024
This baked cobbler is also flavored with orange for a burst of bright flavor.
—Nik Pugmire, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
The ingredient is also a potent natural dye that can impart everything from fabrics to doughs with a bright yellow hue.
—Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 Apr. 2024
K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Triston the Chick 10-inch Squishmallow Triston the Chick is a happy bright yellow with a light yellow belly and extra-fuzzy wings.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
Sunshine yellow and neon brights are out, a warm palette of reds, plum and berry tones–colors typically associated with the autumn months–is in.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2023
They're made from a cotton-blend fabric with a fleece interior and come in many colors, with options ranging from classic black and heather gray to brights and pastels in shades of pink, blue, and green.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
The shape is the same — long, pointy stilettos — but Fox typically chooses dark colors or metallics, not a summery bright white like this one.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 July 2023
It’s made from smooth leather and comes in 10 colors including classics like black and ivory, plus neon brights, metallics, and snakeskin.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2023
The blanket comes in 27 colors, including brights and neutrals, and is tasseled on both sides.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
If pink isn't their shade, there's 17 total color options: everything from neutrals like gray, white and black to brights like purple, blue and green.
—Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 24 July 2023
Adjective
The Stranger Things actress was seen in a bright magenta and brown tie-dye bikini top with a pair of medium-wash denim shorts.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
But there appear to be two sure-fire ways to offset or delay these effects: Spend less time focusing on objects close to your face, like books and smartphones, and spend more time outside in the bright, natural light.
—Andrew Herbert, Discover Magazine, 27 Apr. 2024
The tropics are often renowned for the brightest birds, but U.S. birds also display a wide array of striking hues.
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Step inside the bright, white space filled with fresh flowers to view the compact menu, which offers simple selections.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2024
This stops the cooking process, keeps the yolks bright yellow and ensures that the eggs will be easier to peel.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
To bring the combination to another level, accessorize with a dazzling tennis bracelet and bright white canvas sneakers.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2024
This baked cobbler is also flavored with orange for a burst of bright flavor.
—Nik Pugmire, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
The ingredient is also a potent natural dye that can impart everything from fabrics to doughs with a bright yellow hue.
—Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 Apr. 2024
Noun
Great sound quality with clear, deep bass and pure brights, great in-ear comfort and long battery life make these some of the best out there, especially at 24% off.
Don't forget to check out the rest of the deals at Walmart's Spring Savings Week.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Triston the Chick 10-inch Squishmallow Triston the Chick is a happy bright yellow with a light yellow belly and extra-fuzzy wings.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
Sunshine yellow and neon brights are out, a warm palette of reds, plum and berry tones–colors typically associated with the autumn months–is in.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2023
They're made from a cotton-blend fabric with a fleece interior and come in many colors, with options ranging from classic black and heather gray to brights and pastels in shades of pink, blue, and green.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
The shape is the same — long, pointy stilettos — but Fox typically chooses dark colors or metallics, not a summery bright white like this one.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 July 2023
It’s made from smooth leather and comes in 10 colors including classics like black and ivory, plus neon brights, metallics, and snakeskin.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2023
The blanket comes in 27 colors, including brights and neutrals, and is tasseled on both sides.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
If pink isn't their shade, there's 17 total color options: everything from neutrals like gray, white and black to brights like purple, blue and green.
—Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 24 July 2023
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