Definitions of bright:

• adjective:   characterized by quickness and ease in learning

  Example: "Some children are brighter in one subject than another"

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

  Example: "Bright silver candlesticks"

• adjective:   clear and sharp and ringing

  Example: "The bright sound of the trumpet section"

• adjective:   full or promise

  Example: "Had a bright future in publishing"

• adjective:   having lots of light either natural or artificial

  Example: "The room was bright and airy"

• adjective:   emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

  Example: "The sun was bright and hot"

• adjective:   having striking color

  Example: "Bright greens"

• adjective:   abounding with sunlight

  Example: "A bright sunny day"

• adjective:   splendid

  Example: "The bright stars of stage and screen"

• adjective:   characterized by happiness or gladness

  Example: "Bright faces"

• adjective:   not made dim or less bright
• adverb:   with brightness

  Example: "The windows glowed jewel bright"

• name:  A surname (common: 1 in 7692 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #915)