Bright

Pronunciation: /braɪt/

Definitions of bright

adjective describing a quality or characteristic of a noun, in this case, 'bright' describes something that emits or reflects a lot of light, or is intelligent and quick-witted

Example Sentences

A1 The sun is bright in the sky.

A2 She wore a bright yellow dress to the party.

B1 The future looks bright for the company with their new product launch.

B2 The bright colors of the painting caught the eye of everyone in the room.

C1 The bright idea of using renewable energy sources revolutionized the industry.

C2 His bright intellect and innovative thinking led to many breakthroughs in the field of technology.

Examples of bright in a Sentence

formal The bright sun illuminated the entire room.

informal She has a bright personality that lights up the room.

slang That new car is so bright, I can't wait to drive it.

figurative His future looks bright with all the opportunities ahead of him.

Grammatical Forms of bright

• past tense: brightened
• plural: brights
• comparative: brighter
• superlative: brightest
• present tense: brightens
• future tense: will brighten
• perfect tense: has brightened
• continuous tense: is brightening
• singular: bright
• positive degree: bright
• infinitive: to brighten
• gerund: brightening
• participle: brightened

Origin and Evolution of bright

First Known Use: 0825 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bright' originated from Old English 'beorht' which meant shining, clear, or splendid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bright' has evolved to not only describe physical light or shine, but also to convey intelligence, cheerfulness, and vividness in color.