Thesaurus: bright

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1. v. i. See Brite, v. i.
2. a. Radiating or reflecting light; shedding or having much light; shining; luminous; not dark.
3. a. Transmitting light; clear; transparent.
4. a. Having qualities that render conspicuous or attractive, or that affect the mind as light does the eye; resplendent with charms; as, bright beauty.
5. a. Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
6. a. Sparkling with wit; lively; vivacious; shedding cheerfulness and joy around; cheerful; cheery.
7. a. Illustrious; glorious.
8. a. Manifest to the mind, as light is to the eyes; clear; evident; plain.
9. a. Of brilliant color; of lively hue or appearance.
10. n. Splendor; brightness.
11. adv. Brightly.
12. v. t. To be or become overripe, as wheat, barley, or hops.