Definition

Having more light or being more vivid than something else.

Example

The sun is brighter today than it was yesterday.

Conversation

Have you noticed how much brighter the days are getting lately?

Yeah, it's nice to see the sun out more often!

I love it! It makes me feel a lot more energetic.

Same here! I can't wait for summer to arrive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brighter → It is formed from "bright" (from Old English "beorht", meaning shining or radiant) and "-er" (a comparative suffix meaning more). The word "brighter" means more shining or having more light than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'more shining' — 'bright' means shining, and '-er' indicates a comparison, so brighter means it shines more.

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