B1adverbnature
US/ˈbraɪt.li/
UK/ˈbraɪt.li/
in a way that gives a lot of light, or with strong, clear colors
In context
The sun was shining brightly when we left the house.
The children were wearing brightly colored coats on the first day of school.
She smiled brightly and waved to the crowd.
Words that go with brightly
verb + adverb
- shine brightlyThe stars shine brightly over the desert.
- burn brightlyThe fire burned brightly all night.
- smile brightlyHe smiled brightly at the camera.
- glow brightlyThe screen glowed brightly in the dark room.
adverb + adjective
- brightly litThe shop was brightly lit even at midnight.
- brightly coloredParrots are brightly colored birds.