Phrase guide

bright side

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A consoling aspect of a difficult situation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a consoling aspect of a difficult situation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • every cloud has a silver lining
  • look on the bright side of it

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: silver lining

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: consolation, solace, solacement

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: bon côté — a consoling aspect of a difficult situation
  • French: aspect positif — a consoling aspect of a difficult situation
  • Italian: lato positivo — a consoling aspect of a difficult situation
  • Portuguese: lado bom — a consoling aspect of a difficult situation
  • Turkish: züğürt tesellisi — a consoling aspect of a difficult situation