bright

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

• “the sun was bright and hot”
• “a bright sunlit room”

having striking color

• “bright greens”
• “brilliant tapestries”
• “a bird with vivid plumage”

characterized by quickness and ease in learning

• “some children are brighter in one subject than another”
• “smart children talk earlier than the average”

having lots of light either natural or artificial

• “the room was bright and airy”
• “a stage bright with spotlights”

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• “bright silver candlesticks”
• “a burnished brass knocker”
• “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”
• “rows of shining glasses”
• “shiny black patents”

splendid

• “the bright stars of stage and screen”
• “a bright moment in history”
• “the bright pageantry of court”

not made dim or less bright

• “undimmed headlights”
• “surprisingly the curtain started to rise while the houselights were still undimmed”

clear and sharp and ringing

• “the bright sound of the trumpet section”
• “the brilliant sound of the trumpets”

characterized by happiness or gladness

• “bright faces”
• “all the world seems bright and gay”

abounding with sunlight

• “a bright sunny day”
• “one shining norming” John Muir
• “when it is warm and shiny”

full or promise

• “had a bright future in publishing”
• “the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career”

with brightness

• “the stars shone brilliantly”
• “the windows glowed jewel bright”