BRIGHT, a. brite. [Heb. to shine.]
1. Shining; lucid; luminous; splendid; as a bright sun or star; a bright metal.2. Clear; transparent; as liquors.3. Evident; clear; manifest to the mind,as light is to the eyes.4. Resplendent with charms; as a bright beauty; the brightest fair.5. Illuminated with science; sparkling with wit; as the brightest of men.6. Illustrious; glorious; as the brightest period of a kingdom.7. In popular language, ingenious; possessing an active mind.8. Promising good or success; as bright prospects.9. Sparkling; animated; as bright eyes.