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Brighter

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

Definition

having more light; shining more strongly

Synonyms & similar words

promising vivid brilliant dull shining shiny hopeful dimmed burnished bright smart lustrous undimmed shinier luminous radiant gleaming sparkling glistening glittering glowing dazzling vivid brilliant beaming illuminated illuminating light lustrous polished shimmering incandescent flashy

Synonyms by register

Formal

more luminous more radiant more vivid

Informal

shinier sparklier more flashy

Literary

more effulgent more resplendent

Antonyms

dimmer duller darker fainter less intense

Common collocations

  • much brighter
  • significantly brighter
  • brighter future
  • brighter light
  • brighter colors
  • brighter outlook
  • brighter star

Word family

adjective bright
adverb brightly

Usage note

Brighter is the comparative form of the adjective 'bright'. It can refer to light intensity, intelligence, or a more positive outlook.

Example sentences

  1. The stars were brighter than ever.
  2. The light bulb was brighter than the candle.
  3. The sun is brighter in the sky than the moon.
  4. The moon is not as bright as the sun.
  5. The diamonds were brighter in the sunlight.

Quotes

  • The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.
  • Look at the stars. See their brightness? We owe these people that brightness.
  • Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark.

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