Definition of bright

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • bright is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • bright is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • bright is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of bright


  • clear and sharp and ringing (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the bright sound of the trumpet section

    Synonyms

    1. brilliant
  • not made dim or less bright (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. undimmed
  • likely to turn out well in the future (adjective)

    Examples

    1. had a bright future in publishing

    Synonyms

    1. hopeful
    2. promising
  • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow (adjective)

    Examples

    1. bright silver candlesticks

    Synonyms

    1. burnished
    2. lustrous
    3. shining
    4. shiny
  • having strong or striking color (adjective)

    Examples

    1. bright dress

    Synonyms

    1. brilliant
    2. vivid
  • characterized by quickness and ease in learning (adjective)

    Examples

    1. some children are brighter in one subject than another

    Synonyms

    1. smart
  • with brightness (adverb)

    Examples

    1. the windows glowed jewel bright

    Synonyms

    1. brightly
    2. brilliantly
  • characterized by happiness or gladness (adjective)

    Examples

    1. bright faces
    2. all the world seems bright and gay
  • emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the sun was bright and hot
    2. a bright sunlit room
  • having lots of light either natural or artificial (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the room was bright and airy
    2. a stage bright with spotlights
  • splendid (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the bright stars of stage and screen
    2. a bright moment in history
    3. the bright pageantry of court

See definition of bright in Merriam Webster