Wiktionary:Word of the day/May 16

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bright adj

Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant. Of light: brilliant, intense. Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny. Of a place: not dark; well-lit. Of climate or weather: not cloudy or gloomy; fair; also, of a period of time, the sky, etc.: characterized by much sunshine and good weather. (figuratively) Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid. Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful. Of a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched. Of a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies. Of a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong. Of a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine. Glorious; illustrious. In good spirits; happy, optimistic. Of the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively. Of a person: lively, vivacious. Of a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful. Of an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good. Of conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty. Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent. (archaic) Of the eyes: able to see clearly; of eyesight: keen, sharp. Manifest to the mind as light is to the eyes; clear, evident, plain. (music) Of a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat. (metallurgy) Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion. Today is the International Day of Light, which is recognized by the United Nations to emphasize the importance of light science and technology in sustainable development, and to celebrate the place of light in art, culture, and education. It marks the day in 1960 when the American engineer and physicist Theodore Maiman successfully fired the first laser.

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