Brightly

//ˈbɹaɪtli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a bright manner.

    "The sun was shining brightly, making me squint."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with brightness wordnet

Synonyms

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brightbrilliantlyclearfavorablygailysplendidly

Example

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"The fire burned brightly, giving forth a comforting warmth."

Etymology

From Middle English brightliche, from Old English beorhtlice, equivalent to bright + -ly.

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