brightest
Shining the most
Brightest is the superlative of bright—the most luminous, vivid, or intelligent in a group.
The brightest star in the sky, the brightest student in the class, the brightest idea anyone had.
She was the brightest of her siblings.
The brightest colors catch the eye first.
Most intelligent
- cleverestMost mentally agile
- sharpestHaving the finest edge
- keenestMost sharp or eager
- quickestMost rapid in speed
genius · gifted · brilliant · brainy · astute · shrewd · perceptive · insightful
Emitting light or joy
- glowingGiving off steady light
- shiningGiving off light
- beamingSmiling very broadly
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
incandescent · luminescent · fluorescent · phosphorescent · lustrous · effulgent · refulgent · lambent
Showing signs of success
- optimisticExpecting positive results
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- rosiestSuperlatively optimistic
sunniest · cheerful · radiant · shining · glowing · uplifting · encouraging · heartening
Full of life, intensity
- boldCourageous and daring
- intenseExtreme in degree
- saturatedThoroughly soaked through
- richHaving much of something
colorful · striking · brilliant · electric · neon · fluorescent · eye-catching · luminous
Shining with small flashes
- twinklingRapid, intermittent shining
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
- scintillatingBrilliantly lively or witty
- glisteningReflecting light softly
glinting · flashing · coruscating · flickering · dazzling · starlit · sequined · bejeweled
smartest
Most intelligent
quickest · genius · gifted · brilliant · brainy · astute · shrewd · perceptive · insightful · wise
radiant
Emitting light or joy
gleaming · incandescent · luminescent · fluorescent · phosphorescent · lustrous · effulgent · refulgent · lambent · lucent
promising
Showing signs of success
- optimisticExpecting positive results
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
rosiest · sunniest · cheerful · radiant · shining · glowing · uplifting · encouraging · heartening
vibrant
Full of life, intensity
rich · colorful · striking · brilliant · electric · neon · fluorescent · eye-catching · luminous · chromatic
glittering
Shining with small flashes
- twinklingRapid, intermittent shining
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
- scintillatingBrilliantly lively or witty
glistening · glinting · flashing · coruscating · flickering · dazzling · starlit · sequined · bejeweled · spangled
dazzling
Overwhelmingly bright or impressive
intense · harsh · piercing · overwhelming · brilliant · sunlit · white-hot · eye-watering
- brighten upMake lighter or happier
- brightened upBecame more cheerful
- brighter future
- brightening upMaking more luminous or cheerful
- brightest starsMost luminous celestial objects
- not the brightest bulbLacking intelligence or wit