bright

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈbɹaɪ̯t/]

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Senses

1. bright (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.

Example: The sky was remarkably bright and blue on that beautiful summer day.

2. bright (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Of light: brilliant, intense.

Example: Could you please dim the light? It’s far too bright.

3. bright (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny.

4. bright (noun) — sense 4

Definition: Brightness, glow.

Example: Thee Father firſt they ſung Omnipotent, / […] when thou ſhad'ſt / The full blaze of thy beams, and through a cloud / Drawn round about thee like a radiant Shrine, / Dark with exceſſive bright thy ſkirts appeer, / Yet dazle Heav'n, […]

5. bright (noun) — sense 5

Definition: Glory, splendour.

6. bright (noun) — sense 6

Definition: Something (especially a product intended for sale) that has vivid colours or a lustrous appearance.

Structure of the word

Roots:

bʰerhǵ (Proto-Indo-European)

Connections

Roots: bʰerhǵ

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