brightly
gb/bɹˈaɪtli/ us/bɹˈaɪtli/
A2
English
~ 6800
fényesen, ragyogóan, élénk, élénken, vidáman, derűsen
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] shines/glows/burns brightly
The stars shone brightly against the dark night sky.
A csillagok fényesen ragyogtak a sötét éjszakai égbolton.
Streetlights glowed brightly after the sun went down.
Napnyugta után fényesen világítottak az utcai lámpák.
The candle burned brightly for a few minutes and then went out.
Neon signs flashed brightly outside the theater.
Her phone screen lit up brightly when the message arrived.
Learner examples
The moon shines brightly tonight.
Ma este fényesen ragyog a hold.
The lamp glows brightly on his desk.
A lámpa fényesen világít az íróasztalán.
Many small lights shine brightly in the city.
The fire burns brightly in the fireplace.
The sign is lit brightly so we can see it.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"the sun is shining bright"* instead of the more standard *"the sun is shining brightly"* when using a verb like "shine." Use "bright" before a noun (*a bright light*) and "brightly" after a verb (*shines brightly*).
Meaning
with a lot of light
Collocations
shine brightly
|glow brightly
|burn brightly
|shine brightly in the sky
|stars shining brightly
|brightly lit room
Synonyms
brilliantly (Suggests very strong, dazzling light and is often slightly more formal or dramatic than "brightly".)
Antonyms
dimly (Describes light that is weak or not bright, the opposite of "brightly" for light.)
Themes
nature
|weather
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that shines with a lot of light.
In a way that gives off or reflects a strong, clear light.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is brightly colored/painted/decorated
She wore a brightly patterned dress to the party.
Élénk mintájú ruhát viselt a partin.
The walls of the kindergarten are brightly painted with animals and shapes.
Az óvoda falaira élénk színekkel állatokat és formákat festettek.
Colorful flags hung brightly above the street.
Tropical fish swam around in the tank, brightly colored and beautiful.
The children drew brightly colored pictures of their families.
Learner examples
She likes to wear brightly colored shirts.
Szeret élénk színű ingeket viselni.
The house is painted brightly in red and yellow.
A házat élénk pirosra és sárgára festették.
The classroom is brightly decorated for the holiday.
We bought some brightly colored balloons.
Many birds in the jungle are brightly colored.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"strongly colored"* or *"hard colored"* instead of "brightly colored" when they want to talk about vivid colors. Use "brightly colored" for things that have strong, eye-catching colors. Also, do not confuse "brightly" with "lightly": *"lightly colored"* means the color is soft or pale, not strong.
Meaning
with strong, vivid colors
Collocations
brightly colored clothes
|brightly painted houses
|brightly decorated room
|brightly patterned dress
|brightly colored toys
|brightly colored birds
Synonyms
vividly (Focuses more on the intensity and clarity of color, while "brightly" focuses on how strong and eye-catching the color is.)
Antonyms
dully (Describes colors that are flat or not bright, the opposite of "brightly" in terms of color strength.)
Themes
appearance
|fashion
|home
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that has strong, clear, and easy-to-see colors.
In a way that uses or shows strong, vivid, and eye-catching colors.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] smiles/laughs/speaks brightly
She smiled brightly when she saw her friends waiting for her.
Vidáman elmosolyodott, amikor meglátta, hogy a barátai várnak rá.
"Don't worry, everything will be fine," he said brightly.
„Ne aggódj, minden rendben lesz” – mondta vidáman.
The children greeted their teacher brightly on the first day of school.
He laughed brightly, trying to lighten the mood in the room.
They spoke brightly about their plans for the summer.
Learner examples
The girl smiles brightly at her mother.
A kislány vidáman mosolyog az édesanyjára.
He says hello brightly every morning.
Minden reggel vidáman köszön.
The children laugh brightly in the park.
She answers the teacher brightly in class.
They greet us brightly when we arrive.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes try to use "brightly" to talk about intelligence, because "bright" can mean "smart." In this adverb form, "brightly" usually describes a happy way of smiling, talking, or behaving, not intelligence. Use "intelligently" or "smartly" if you want to describe how someone thinks.
Meaning
in a cheerful, happy way
Collocations
smile brightly
|laugh brightly
|say brightly
|speak brightly
|greet someone brightly
Synonyms
cheerfully (Very close in meaning, but "cheerfully" is slightly more general, while "brightly" often focuses on how a face or voice seems happy and lively.)
Antonyms
gloomily (Describes speaking or acting in a sad, dark, or negative way, which contrasts with the happy and lively feeling of "brightly".)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|social
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that looks or sounds very happy and full of energy.
In a way that shows cheerfulness, liveliness, or a positive mood, especially in facial expressions or speech.
Grammar
Dictionary form
brightly
IPA
GB/bɹˈaɪtli/
US/bɹˈaɪtli/
Syllables & stress
brightly (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (brightly)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: brightly
- Plural: brightlies
Word family
Forms
brightlies
noun
Core family
Expressions
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