Definitions

bright side

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NOUN

hope

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement ambition anticipation aspiration belief concern confidence desire expectation faith goal optimism promise prospect wish

STRONG

assumption buoyancy daydream dependence endurance expectancy fancy fortune gain hopefulness reliance reverie reward rosiness sanguineness security stock utopia

WEAK

Promised Land castles in air fool's paradise greedy glutton light at end of tunnel pipe dream thing with feathers

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelief dislike distrust doubt fear hate hatred hopelessness

STRONG

fact reality truth

WEAK

despair discouragement pessimism

NOUN

silver lining

Synonyms

WEAK

blue sky break in the clouds comforting prospect good side hopeful prospect positive side

Example Sentences

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bright side

On the bright side, it looks like Cunningham might not have the fortitude for the life of a crusader.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

Musk said his "philosophical conclusion" after fearing for AI's threat to humanity was to "look on the bright side".

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Yeah, I’m happy to be living on the bright side.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

But the partially destroyed frescoes have offered up a bright side, she said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

I need to look on the bright side, as Gram always said.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline