bright

The definition of bright is shining and full of light, mentally quick or witty.

(adjective)

An example of bright is the nature of a star.
An example of bright is the bank of lights in front of a famous person who is having their picture taken.
An example of bright is a person who quickly catches on to a difficult situation without the need for much explanation.

Bright means in an intelligent manner, or in a light way.

(adverb)

An example of bright is how the stars are shining in "O Holy Night."

See bright in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

shining with light that is radiated or reflected; full of light
clear or brilliant in color or sound; vivid or intense
lively; vivacious; cheerful: a bright smile
mentally quick; smart, clever, witty, etc.
1. full of happiness or hope: a bright outlook on life
2. favorable; auspicious
glorious or splendid; illustrious

Origin: ME < OE bryht, earlier beorht < IE base *bher- eg-, to gleam, white > birch, Goth bairhts

adverb

in a bright manner

noun

Informal an automobile's headlights at their brighter, or high-beam, setting

Related Forms:

Bright, John 1811-89; Eng. statesman, political economist, & orator

See bright in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective bright·er, bright·est

a. Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts; shining.
b. Comparatively high on the scale of brightness.
c. Full of light or illumination: a bright sunny day; a stage bright with spotlights.
Characterizing a dyestuff that produces a highly saturated color; brilliant.
Glorious; splendid: one of the bright stars of stage and screen; a bright moment in history.
Full of promise and hope; auspicious: had a bright future in publishing.
Happy; cheerful: bright faces.
Animatedly clever; intelligent.
High and clear: the bright sound of the trumpet section.