brightly

[ˈbraɪtli]

brightly Definition

  • 1in a bright manner; with a lot of light or color
  • 2in a cheerful and lively way

Using brightly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brightly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sun shone brightly in the sky.

  • Example

    She smiled brightly when she saw her friend.

  • Example

    The flowers were colored brightly.

  • Example

    The fireworks lit up the sky brightly.

brightly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brightly

Antonyms for brightly

Phrases with brightly

  • to emit a lot of light

    Example

    The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.

  • to smile with happiness and enthusiasm

    Example

    She smiled brightly when she received the good news.

  • colored brightly

    to be painted or dyed in bright colors

    Example

    The walls of the room were colored brightly with shades of pink and yellow.

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Summary: brightly in Brief

'Brightly' [ˈbraɪtli] is an adverb that describes something that is full of light or color, such as 'The flowers were colored brightly.' It can also describe someone's mood, as in 'She smiled brightly when she saw her friend.' The word 'brightly' can be used to describe a variety of things, from the sun shining to fireworks lighting up the sky.

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