emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts; the sun was bright and hot; a bright sunlit room'

not made dim or less bright; undimmed headlights; surprisingly the curtain started to rise while the houselights were still undimmed

[ Syn: undimmed ]

with brightness; the stars shone brilliantly; the windows glowed jewel bright

[ Syn: brilliantly , brilliantly , brightly , brightly , brilliantly , brilliantly , brightly , brightly , brilliantly , brilliantly , brightly , brightly , brilliantly , brilliantly , brightly , brightly ]

full or promise; had a bright future in publishing; the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career; a hopeful new singer on Broadway

[ Syn: hopeful , promising ]

having striking color; bright dress; brilliant tapestries; a bird with vivid plumage

[ Syn: brilliant , vivid ]

characterized by quickness and ease in learning; some children are brighter in one subject than another; smart children talk earlier than the average

[ Syn: smart ]

having lots of light either natural or artificial; the room was bright and airy; a stage bright with spotlights'

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; bright silver candlesticks; a burnished brass knocker; she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves; rows of shining glasses; shiny black patents

[ Syn: burnished , lustrous , shining , shiny ]

splendid; the bright stars of stage and screen; a bright moment in history; the bright pageantry of court'

clear and sharp and ringing; the bright sound of the trumpet section; the brilliant sound of the trumpets

[ Syn: brilliant ]

characterized by happiness or gladness; bright faces; all the world seems bright and gay'