Another word for bright

Ablaze, brilliant, and beaming are another word for bright. Dark and dull are the opposites of bright. On this page, find 49 synonyms for bright, parts of speech, and examples of bright sentences.

Bright synonyms

Bright refers to something giving off a lot of light, being full of color, or demonstrating intelligence and cheerfulness.

  • Ablaze
  • Aglow
  • Beaming
  • Blazing
  • Brilliant
  • Coruscating
  • Dazzling
  • Effulgent
  • Flashing
  • Flickering
  • Fluorescent
  • Fulgent
  • Fulgurant
  • Fulgurating
  • Glaring
  • Gleaming
  • Glistening
  • Glistering
  • Glittering
  • Glossy
  • Glowing
  • Illuminated
  • Incandescent
  • Intense
  • Irradiant
  • Lambent
  • Light
  • Lighted
  • Lit
  • Lucent
  • Lucid
  • Luminescent
  • Luminous
  • Lustrous
  • Phosphorescent
  • Polished
  • Radiant
  • Refulgent
  • Scintillating
  • Sheeny
  • Shimmering
  • Shining
  • Shiny
  • Sparkling
  • Twinkling
  • Varnished
  • Vivid
  • Fulgurous

Bright sentences

  • The bright sun illuminated the sky.
  • She wore a bright red dress.
  • His future looked incredibly bright and promising.
  • Bright lights adorned the festive street.
  • The bright star twinkled above us.
  • Her bright smile lit the room.
  • The bright idea sparked innovative solutions.

Bright parts of speech

Adjective