Spell Bee Word: bright

Basic Details

Word: Bright

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Producing or reflecting a lot of light; also used to describe a lively or intelligent person.

Synonyms: Luminous, radiant, brilliant

Antonyms: Dull, dim, cloudy

Idioms and Phrases

1. Bright as a button: Used to describe someone who is very clever or lively. Example: "After a good night's sleep, she was as bright as a button during the test."
2. In bright spirits: Means feeling cheerful or happy. Example: "Despite the rain, everyone was in bright spirits at the picnic."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The sun was bright today, making it a perfect day for a picnic in the park.

Example 2: She has a bright smile that can light up any room.

Example 3: The artist used bright colours in her painting, making it come alive.

Fun Fact

The word "bright" comes from the Old English word "beorht," which has meant "shining" or "brilliant" for over a thousand years!

Famous Quote

"The future is so bright, I gotta wear shades." - Pat McGee

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "bright" mean?

a) Producing a lot of light
b) Being sad
c) Feeling tired
d) Being quiet

Answer: a) Producing a lot of light

2. Which of these is a synonym of "bright"?

a) Dull
b) Radiant
c) Dark
d) Quiet

Answer: b) Radiant

3. Which sentence uses "bright" correctly?

a) The bright dog barked happily.
b) The sky was bright with stars at night.
c) He wore a bright hat that was very heavy.
d) She wrote a bright letter in pen.

Answer: b) The sky was bright with stars at night.

4. Which idiom means clever or lively?

a) In bright spirits
b) Bright as a button
c) As dull as dishwater
d) A bed of roses

Answer: b) Bright as a button

5. What is the opposite of "bright"?

a) Bright-green
b) Radiant
c) Dim
d) Shiny

Answer: c) Dim