Of conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty.
Of a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched.
Of the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively.
Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny.
Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful.
Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
Clearly apparent; conspicuous.
In good spirits; happy, optimistic.
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.
Of an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good.
Of a place: not dark; well-lit.
Of a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful.
Of light: brilliant, intense.
Of a person: lively, vivacious.
Glorious; illustrious.
Of a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong.
Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
Of a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat.
Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion.
Of a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine.
Of a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies.
A person with a naturalistic worldview with no mystical or supernatural elements.
Something (especially a product intended for sale) that has vivid colours or a lustrous appearance.
An artist's brush used in acrylic and oil painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.
Often followed by up: to become bright (in various senses); to brighten.
Often followed by up: to cast light on (someone or something); to brighten, to illuminate.
Often followed by up: to cause (someone or something) to be bright (in various senses); to brighten; specifically, to make (someone or something) energetic, or happy and optimistic.
Referring to colour: with bold or vivid colours; brightly, boldly, vividly.
In a bright manner; brightly, glowingly, luminously, lustrously.
Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.
describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus
Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.
The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.