Bright
Both words in one sentence
- His wardrobe is full of bright clashing colours and patterns that include metallic gogo boots, dresses, victorian era gothic formal wear, and hats with animal ears attached.
Source: Cloud Cuckoolander / Real Life -
Cardinal Richelieu exclusively wears either entirely black robes or (for more formal occasions) bright red ones.
Source: Red and Black and Evil All Over -
More elaborate materials, decorations and bright colors (or even black leather) are usually reserved for less formal contexts.
Source: Useful Notes / Opera Gloves
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Formal and Bright. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bright/formal
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Formal or Bright. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bright/formal.
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