adv
brightly
BRYT-lee
adv
1
In a way that gives off strong light, or cheerfully.
"The stars shone brightly over the desert."
"She smiled brightly as she opened her gift."
How to Use Brightly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a bright, vivid, or cheerful manner.
Common pairings
shine brightly
smile brightly
brightly coloured
Word Forms
brightlier comparative, more brightly comparative, brightliest superlative, most brightly superlative
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Etymology
From Old English beorhtlice, from bright plus -ly.