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bright; straightforward; comfortable; breach
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesadjective
bright; clear; clear-headed
Describes light, air, or a person's mental state.
The morning air is fresh and bright.
The crisp autumn weekend is perfect for traveling.
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After a nap, he felt clear-headed and refreshed.
The lake water is clear and bright, you can see the small fish at the bottom.
The sky after the rain is particularly clear and clean.
adjective
straightforward; bold; unreserved
Describes a person's personality or manner of speaking.
He is a straightforward Shandong man.
She speaks plainly and never beats around the bush.
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This boss is generous and straightforward.
His straightforward personality makes many people like him.
The atmosphere of this party is casual and easygoing.
adjective
comfortable; pleasant; refreshed
Describes physical comfort or a happy mental state.
I've been sitting in the air conditioning for an afternoon, I don't feel well.
After receiving the admission letter, he was in an extremely good mood.
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After drinking a bowl of hot soup, I feel much more comfortable all over.
Chatting and laughing together, we had a great time.
This heavy rain made the sweltering weather much more pleasant.
verb
breach; fail to keep; deviate
formalFormal usage, often used in fixed phrases about keeping promises or standards.
He didn't break his appointment and showed up at the agreed place on time.
The experimental results were completely accurate, matching expectations perfectly.
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Businesses must not break their promises to consumers.
This measurement data is extremely precise, with no errors at all.
He was criticized by his friends for breaking the appointment.