brightly
gb/bɹˈaɪtli/ us/bɹˈaɪtli/
A2
Anglais
~ 6800
Sens
0 sens
adverb
A2
property
1
with a lot of light
In a way that shines with a lot of light.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] shines/glows/burns brightly
Erreur fréquente :
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*).
Synonymes
brilliantly (Suggests very strong, dazzling light and is often slightly more formal or dramatic than "brightly".)
Antonymes
dimly (Describes light that is weak or not bright, the opposite of "brightly" for light.)
Collocations
shine brightly
|glow brightly
|burn brightly
|shine brightly in the sky
|stars shining brightly
|brightly lit room
Thèmes
nature
|weather
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The stars shone brightly against the dark night sky.
- Streetlights glowed brightly after the sun went down.
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The moon shines brightly tonight.
- The lamp glows brightly on his desk.
- 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.
adverb
B1
property
2
with strong, vivid colors
In a way that has strong, clear, and easy-to-see colors.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is brightly colored/painted/decorated
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
vividly (Focuses more on the intensity and clarity of color, while "brightly" focuses on how strong and eye-catching the color is.)
Antonymes
dully (Describes colors that are flat or not bright, the opposite of "brightly" in terms of color strength.)
Collocations
brightly colored clothes
|brightly painted houses
|brightly decorated room
|brightly patterned dress
|brightly colored toys
|brightly colored birds
Thèmes
appearance
|fashion
|home
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She wore a brightly patterned dress to the party.
- The walls of the kindergarten are brightly painted with animals and shapes.
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She likes to wear brightly colored shirts.
- The house is painted brightly in red and yellow.
- The classroom is brightly decorated for the holiday.
- We bought some brightly colored balloons.
- Many birds in the jungle are brightly colored.
adverb
B2
property
3
in a cheerful, happy way
In a way that looks or sounds very happy and full of energy.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] smiles/laughs/speaks brightly
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
gloomily (Describes speaking or acting in a sad, dark, or negative way, which contrasts with the happy and lively feeling of "brightly".)
Collocations
smile brightly
|laugh brightly
|say brightly
|speak brightly
|greet someone brightly
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
|social
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She smiled brightly when she saw her friends waiting for her.
- "Don't worry, everything will be fine," he said brightly.
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The girl smiles brightly at her mother.
- He says hello brightly every morning.
- The children laugh brightly in the park.
- She answers the teacher brightly in class.
- They greet us brightly when we arrive.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
brightly
API
GB/bɹˈaɪtli/
US/bɹˈaɪtli/
Syllabes et accentuation
brightly (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (brightly)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: brightly
- Plural: brightlies
Famille de mots
Forms
brightlies
noun
Core family
Expressions
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