What is the opposite of “brightly”?

What is the antonym of “brightly”?

The antonyms of brightly are dimly and dull. The antonyms dimly and dull convey a lack of brightness or intensity.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

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dimly

With a small amount of light; not brightly.

Example

The room was dimly lit by a single candle.

dull

Lacking brightness, vividness, or intensity; not sharp or clear.

Example

The sky was dull and gray on the rainy day.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Dimly describes a small amount of light, while dull describes a lack of brightness or intensity.
• 2. Dimly is an adverb, while dull is an adjective.

Good things to know

• 1. Describing Light: Use brightly to describe a source of light that is shining intensely, and dimly to describe a source of light that is barely shining.
• 2. Describing Colors: Use brightly to describe vivid and intense colors, and dull to describe colors that are not sharp or clear.
• 3. Describing Emotions: Use brightly to describe positive emotions that are intense and joyful, and dull to describe negative emotions that lack intensity and enthusiasm.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of brightly are dimly and dull. Use dimly to describe a small amount of light, and dull to describe a lack of brightness or intensity. Use brightly to describe intense light, vivid colors, and positive emotions, and dull to describe lackluster colors and negative emotions.