bright

Definition

  • noun: a bright color
  • adjective: producing a lot of light
  • adjective: radiating or reflecting light
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: vivacious, radiant, illustrious

Examples

  • Your cat is very sick right now, but try to 'look on the bright side'. She can be treated with medicine.

  • Car sales were one of the few 'bright spots' for the economy last year.

  • ('US') He lost the race, but 'on the bright side', he didn't get hurt.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) And he got it! Sometimes it makes me sad, though... ...Andy being gone. I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away... ...the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice. But still... (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption
  • (..) Sir? It's obvious this fellow Williams is impressed with you. He hears your tale of woe and naturally wants to cheer you up. He's young, not terribly bright. It's not surprising he wouldn't know what a state he put you in. Sir, he's telling the truth. Let's say for the moment (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption