bright
Refers to something reflecting or emitting a large amount of light, or figuratively, to a person who is highly intelligent and quick-witted. In academic and professional contexts, it often describes someone with high potential for success or a promising outlook.
Exemplos
3 de 5The morning sun was so bright that I had to close the curtains.
The morning sun was extremely luminous, necessitating the closing of the curtains.
He is widely regarded as one of the most bright minds in the field of linguistics.
He is considered to be among the most intelligent researchers in linguistics.
That's a bright idea! We should try it.
That is a clever suggestion; we ought to attempt it.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'bright' lightbulb appearing over someone's head when they have a 'bright' (smart) idea.
Quiz rápido
The professor was impressed by the ______ young researcher's innovative approach.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bright
Exemplos
The morning sun was so bright that I had to close the curtains.
everydayThe morning sun was extremely luminous, necessitating the closing of the curtains.
He is widely regarded as one of the most bright minds in the field of linguistics.
formalHe is considered to be among the most intelligent researchers in linguistics.
That's a bright idea! We should try it.
informalThat is a clever suggestion; we ought to attempt it.
The study suggests that bright students often benefit from individualized learning plans.
academicThe research indicates that high-ability students often profit from personalized education.
Despite the current market downturn, the company's long-term prospects remain bright.
businessEven with the market decline, the firm's future opportunities appear promising.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
look on the bright side
to remain optimistic in a difficult situation
bright and early
very early in the morning
a bright spark
a clever person (sometimes used sarcastically)
Frequentemente confundido com
'Bright' refers to light emission or intelligence, while 'shiny' specifically describes a surface that reflects light.
'Light' refers to the weight or general presence of illumination, while 'bright' describes the intensity of that illumination.
Notas de uso
Use 'bright' to describe both physical intensity of light and mental capacity. It is more informal than 'intelligent' but perfectly acceptable in academic writing when discussing potential.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'brightly' as an adjective. Remember that 'bright' is the adjective (a bright star) and 'brightly' is the adverb (shining brightly).
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'bright' lightbulb appearing over someone's head when they have a 'bright' (smart) idea.
Origem da palavra
From the Old English word 'beorht', meaning shining, clear, or excellent.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Western culture, light is a common metaphor for intelligence and knowledge (e.g., the Enlightenment era).
Quiz rápido
The professor was impressed by the ______ young researcher's innovative approach.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bright
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