# brightest

Pronunciation: say "BRY-tist" /ˈbɹaɪtɪst/

## Adjective

1. Superlative of bright. — superlative form of bright: most bright
   - Simple: Superlative of bright. Use it to point to the one with the most light, color, or cleverness among several.
   - _Sirius is the brightest star visible in the night sky._
   - _He was easily the brightest mind in the entire department._

## Verb

2. Second-person singular simple present indicative of bright. *(archaic, British)* — second-person singular simple present indicative of bright
   - Simple: Old second-person form of bright used with 'thou'. It means you brighten or shine.
   - _Thou brightest the chamber whensoever thou enterest._
   - _With every small kindness, thou brightest the lives of those around thee._

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