Brightly: meaning, definitions and examples

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brightly

 

[ หˆbraษชtli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

describing how something is done

In a bright manner; with brightness. Shining, light, or vivid in color. With cheerful and lively energy or attitude. In a way that is intelligent, quick-witted, or perceptive.

Synonyms

cheerfully, intelligently, vividly

Examples of usage

  • The sun shone brightly in the sky.
  • She smiled brightly when she saw her friends.
  • He spoke brightly about his future plans.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing a person or a thing with a light or vivid appearance

Shining with light. Full of light. Luminous or radiant. Intellectually quick and alert.

Synonyms

luminous, radiant, shining

Examples of usage

  • The brightly colored flowers brightened up the room.
  • She had a brightly lit smile on her face.
  • He is known for his brightly lit mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "brightly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brilhantemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค•เคฆเคพเคฐ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan terang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััะบั€ะฐะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jasno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜Žใ‚‹ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brillamment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brillantemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parlakรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุณุงุทุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jasnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jasne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Žไบฎๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svetlo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjartlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ั€ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒจแƒ™แƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parlaq ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brillantemente

Etymology

The word 'brightly' originates from the Middle English word 'brightli'. The suffix -ly is used to form adverbs from adjectives, indicating the way or manner in which something is done. The word 'bright' itself comes from the Old English word 'beorht', meaning shining, luminous, or splendid. Throughout history, 'brightly' has been used to describe things that are full of light, radiant, or intelligent.

See also: bright, brighten, brightener, brightening, brighter, brightness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,669, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.