bright spark

noun
UK: /ˈbraɪt ˈspɑːk/
US: /ˈbraɪt ˈspɑːrk/

  1. A clever or intelligent person, often young.

    1. Lisa is a real bright spark in our class. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company hired a bright spark to lead the new project so innovation thrived. [ ] [ ]

  2. A lively and energetic person.

    1. He is a bright spark, always full of energy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Even after working all day, Sarah remains a bright spark, brightening up the room. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

genius intellect whiz live wire
bright spark idiom

  1. A sudden idea.

    1. I had a bright spark: let's order pizza! [ ] [ ]
    2. Then a bright spark came to him: they could solve the problem together with coding. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bright spark" in English means: A clever or intelligent person, often young., A lively and energetic person..

The phonetic transcription of "bright spark" is /ˈbraɪt ˈspɑːk/ in British English and /ˈbraɪt ˈspɑːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bright spark": genius, intellect, whiz, live wire.

Example usage of "bright spark": "Lisa is a real bright spark in our class.". More examples on the page.