overbright

[oh-ver-brahyt]

overbright Definition

• 1. too bright or shining too strongly
• 2. excessively optimistic or cheerful

Using overbright: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overbright" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The overbright headlights of the car blinded me.

• Example

  The overbright colors of the painting made it difficult to look at for long.

• Example

  She was overbright about her chances of winning the competition.

overbright Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overbright

• glaring
• dazzling
• blinding
• optimistic
• cheerful

Antonyms for overbright

• dim
• dull
• pessimistic
• gloomy

Phrases with overbright

• overbright smile

  a smile that is too wide and appears insincere or forced

  Example

  Her overbright smile made me wonder if she was really happy.

• overbright future

  an excessively optimistic view of what the future holds

  Example

  His overbright future plans made him seem naive.

• overbright lights

  lights that are too bright and cause discomfort or pain to the eyes

  Example

  The overbright lights in the room gave me a headache.

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Summary: overbright in Brief

The term 'overbright' [oh-ver-brahyt] describes something that is too bright or shining too strongly, such as 'The overbright headlights of the car blinded me.' It can also refer to an excessively optimistic or cheerful attitude, as in 'She was overbright about her chances of winning the competition.' Other examples include 'overbright colors' and 'overbright smile.'