brightly
gb/bɹˈaɪtli/ us/bɹˈaɪtli/
A2
Ingles
~ 6800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb
A2
property
1
with a lot of light
In a way that shines with a lot of light.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] shines/glows/burns brightly
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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*).
Mga kasingkahulugan
brilliantly (Suggests very strong, dazzling light and is often slightly more formal or dramatic than "brightly".)
Mga kasalungat
dimly (Describes light that is weak or not bright, the opposite of "brightly" for light.)
Mga kolokasyon
shine brightly
|glow brightly
|burn brightly
|shine brightly in the sky
|stars shining brightly
|brightly lit room
Mga tema
nature
|weather
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is brightly colored/painted/decorated
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
vividly (Focuses more on the intensity and clarity of color, while "brightly" focuses on how strong and eye-catching the color is.)
Mga kasalungat
dully (Describes colors that are flat or not bright, the opposite of "brightly" in terms of color strength.)
Mga kolokasyon
brightly colored clothes
|brightly painted houses
|brightly decorated room
|brightly patterned dress
|brightly colored toys
|brightly colored birds
Mga tema
appearance
|fashion
|home
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] smiles/laughs/speaks brightly
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
gloomily (Describes speaking or acting in a sad, dark, or negative way, which contrasts with the happy and lively feeling of "brightly".)
Mga kolokasyon
smile brightly
|laugh brightly
|say brightly
|speak brightly
|greet someone brightly
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|social
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
brightly
IPA
GB/bɹˈaɪtli/
US/bɹˈaɪtli/
Mga pantig at diin
brightly (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (brightly)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: brightly
- Plural: brightlies
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Forms
brightlies
noun
Core family
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