Synonyms for

Bright

Verb / braɪt / Another word for bright — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Having lots of light, either natural or artificial; shining or giving off light.

Synonyms & similar words

brilliant shiny hopeful dull dimmed brilliantly brightly burnished vivid shining undimmed promising lustrous smart shining luminous radiant glowing brilliant gleaming sparkling vivid dazzling flashing glittering shimmery lustrous beaming iridescent flamboyant colorful intense clear crisp

Synonyms by register

Formal

luminous radiant vivid intelligent

Informal

shiny smart clever sharp

Literary

effulgent resplendent gleaming

Antonyms

dark dim dull gloomy murky somber unintelligent

Common collocations

  • bright idea
  • bright future
  • bright light
  • bright colors
  • bright spark
  • bright student
  • bright day

Word family

noun brightness
adjective bright
adverb brightly

Usage note

When referring to intelligence, 'bright' is generally positive and informal. For literal light, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The stars look so bright in the sky at night.
  2. Her smile is bright and cheerful.
  3. The light bulb is too bright, can you turn it down?
  4. The park is bright and sunny today.
  5. The sunflowers in the garden are bright yellow.

Quotes

  • Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you. - Walt Whitman
  • A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside. - Denis Waitley
  • The future is as bright as your faith. - Thomas S. Monson

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