Basic+ Word of the Day: bright

bright (adjective)

Bright colors

If something is bright, it means that it gives a lot of light.

• That lamp is very bright.

It can also mean that something has a lot of light in it, or that it reflects the light.

• The kitchen is nice and bright.

If a color is bright, it means that it is a very strong color.

• She drives a bright orange car.

If someone is bright, it means that they are intelligent.

• She’s a very bright little girl.

In pop culture

This is a TV commercial for the children’s toy Light Bright. Listen for these words at the beginning: “Light Bright, Light Bright shine so bright. Beautiful pictures come to life.” Do you think “Light Bright” is a good name for this toy?

There are other meanings of bright.