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bright white

[/braɪt waɪt/]
adjective
branco brilhante
1. A pure, vivid white color with high luminosity and intensity
The bright white walls of the hospital were spotlessly clean.
As paredes branco brilhante do hospital estavam impecavelmente limpas.
2. Emitting or reflecting a lot of light; very luminous
The bright white LED lights illuminated the entire stadium.
As luzes LED branco brilhante iluminaram todo o estádio.
3. Dazzlingly or intensely white in appearance
Her dress was a bright white that stood out against the dark background.
Seu vestido era um branco brilhante que se destacava contra o fundo escuro.
Synonyms
pure whitebrilliant whitedazzling whitesnow white
Antonyms
dull whiteoff-whitecreamivory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
branco brilhante
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
branco brilhante / branco reluzente
Both terms used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
branco cintilante
Alternative term emphasizing shine
Portugal
branco luminoso / branco radiante
Slightly more formal usage than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

bright white light
bright white snow
bright white smile
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