bright lights

The phrase "bright lights" often evokes images of the bustling, glamorous life found in large cities, filled with vibrant attractions and opportunities.

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Definition

B2Urban Life

(idiomatic)The allure, excitement, and activities associated with a large city, particularly related to entertainment and nightlife.

Example

  • She moved to New York City, drawn by the bright lights and endless opportunities.
  • The bright lights of Las Vegas attract millions of tourists each year.

A2General

(informal)Intense or vivid sources of illumination.

Example

  • The bright lights of the stadium could be seen from miles away.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bright lights":

white lightlit uptop lightlight upblue lightbright spotbad lightyellow lightbright shiny objectred lightdark lighthard lightneon lightgreen lightelectric lightlight offleading lightsee the lightlight downnatural lightamber lightfirst lightsee starsbright young thingshine throughblack lightray of lightguiding lightrange light