bright
17
3.8
- adjective
- /braɪt/
:
claro
- "What would you do then?" she asked, her eyes suddenly bright, sharp, and piercing.
- a bright tone
But in general, for most people, these will sound bright and clear and vivid, like a photo from a Samsung phone.
- But in general, for most people, these will sound bright and clear and vivid, like a photo from a Samsung phone.
Examples
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Sybill heard the bright, happy sound as she walked toward them.
Fiction book (1999) -
His love is like his music, she thought -- low, soft hymns, bright anthems, canticles, and cradle songs.
Fiction book (1992) -
This is the bright sound in the a.m.
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"I was telling you about the track," she says, her voice fast and bright again.
Fiction book (1998) -
"Sure," I say, in as bright a tone as I can manage.
Fiction book (1999) -
A commercial came on, filling the room with bright, jingling music.
Fiction book (1990) -
To the west, a thunderhead billowed up, its bright lobes as solid as marble.
Fiction book (1991) -
At least until Jack's scalpel flashed in the bright fluorescent light.
Fiction book (1999) -
The musician played a bright melody that resonated throughout the concert hall.
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Her voice had a bright tone that captivated the entire audience.
Synonyms
18
3.2
A high piercing sound that hurts the ears
12
3.5
Clear and sharply defined, easy to see or hear
7
5.6
A deep clear sound that lasts for a while
4
4.2
A strong, clear sound that fills a room
1
4.7
Very clear, sharp, and ringing in sound
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Informal
1
7.4
A new, flashy thing that attracts attention but has little real use
- Jargon
A habit of being easily distracted and leaving tasks for new ideas
How Bright
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bright comes from the old English beorht, meaning 'shining'. We call a clear, sharp sound 'bright' because it 'shines' through other sounds and is easy to hear.