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BRIGHTER

8 letters

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Classic 11 pts
Big 11 pts
Super Big 11 pts

BRIGHTER is a valid 8-letter Boggle word. It's listed in all three major word lists — TWL06, SOWPODS, and ENABLE1. It scores 11 in Classic, 11 in Big, and 11 in Super Big Boggle.

BRIGHTER root BRIGHT-er

adjective
  1. Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
    • The sky was remarkably bright and blue on that beautiful summer day.
  2. Of light: brilliant, intense.
    • Could you please dim the light? It’s far too bright.
  3. Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny.
  4. Of a place: not dark; well-lit.
  5. 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.
  6. figurativelyClearly apparent; conspicuous.
  7. figurativelyOf a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
  8. figurativelyOf an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful.
    • The orange and blue walls of the sitting room were much brighter than the dull grey walls of the kitchen.
  9. figurativelyOf a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched.
  10. figurativelyOf a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies.
  11. figurativelyOf a scent or taste: having an agreeable balance of sweet and sour, often with associations of coolness, freshness, and sometimes aromaticity.
  12. figurativelyOf a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong.
  13. figurativelyOf a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine.
  14. figurativelyGlorious; illustrious.
  15. figurativelyIn good spirits; happy, optimistic.
    • I woke up today feeling so bright that I decided to have a little dance.
  16. figurativelyOf the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively.
  17. figurativelyOf a person: lively, vivacious.
  18. figurativelyOf a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful.
    • She has a bright future ahead.
  19. figurativelyOf an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good.
    • If he trains hard, his chances of winning the competition are bright.
  20. figurativelyOf conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty.
  21. figurativelyHaving a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
    • She’s very bright. She was able to solve the problem without my help.
  22. archaicfigurativelyOf the eyes: able to see clearly; of eyesight: keen, sharp.
  23. archaicfigurativelyManifest to the mind as light is to the eyes; clear, evident, plain.
  24. figurativelyOf a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat.
  25. figurativelyOf a note: slightly sharp.
  26. Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion.
noun
  1. archaicliteraryBrightness, glow.
  2. archaicfigurativelyliteraryGlory, splendour.
  3. Something (especially a product intended for sale) that has vivid colours or a lustrous appearance.
  4. A person with a naturalistic worldview with no mystical or supernatural elements.
  5. An artist's brush used in acrylic and oil painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.
adverb
  1. literaryoftenIn a bright manner; brightly, glowingly, luminously, lustrously.
  2. figurativelyReferring to colour: with bold or vivid colours; brightly, boldly, vividly.
  3. archaicfigurativelyReferring to sight, sound, understanding, etc.: clearly, distinctly; brightly.
verb
  1. UKdialectaltransitiveOften followed by up: to cast light on (someone or something); to brighten, to illuminate.
  2. UKdialectalfigurativelytransitiveOften 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.
  3. UKalsodialectalfigurativelyintransitiveOften followed by up: to become bright (in various senses); to brighten.