(a.) Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
(a.) Having qualities that render conspicuous or attractive, or that affect the mind as light does the eye; resplendent with charms; as, bright beauty.
(a.) Illustrious; glorious.
(a.) Manifest to the mind, as light is to the eyes; clear; evident; plain.
(a.) Of brilliant color; of lively hue or appearance.
(a.) Radiating or reflecting light; shedding or having much light; shining; luminous; not dark.
(a.) Sparkling with wit; lively; vivacious; shedding cheerfulness and joy around; cheerful; cheery.
(a.) Transmitting light; clear; transparent.
(adv.) Brightly.
(n.) Splendor; brightness.
(v. i.) See Brite, v. i.
(v. t.) To be or become overripe, as wheat, barley, or hops.