Synonyms for

Brightly

Verb / ˈbraɪtli: / Another word for brightly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a bright manner; with a lot of light or color

Synonyms & similar words

brilliantly bright vividly radiantly luminously brilliantly sharply clearly distinctly gleamingly glitteringly sparklingly dazzlingly glowingly fluently eloquently expressively animatedly energetically vibrantly colorfully cheerfully

Synonyms by register

Formal

radiantly brilliantly lustrously effulgently

Informal

shinily gleamingly sparklingly

Literary

effulgently resplendently luminous

Antonyms

dimly darkly faintly dully subtly mutedly

Common collocations

  • shining brightly
  • burning brightly
  • shone brightly
  • shining brightly in the sun
  • shining brightly at night
  • shone brightly on
  • shining brightly with

Word family

noun brightness
verb brighten
adjective bright
adverb brightly

Usage note

Often used to describe light, colors, or intelligence. Can also describe a cheerful disposition.

Example sentences

  1. The stars shone brightly in the night sky.
  2. The flowers bloomed brightly in the garden.
  3. The sun rose brightly over the mountains.
  4. The rainbow was brightly colored.
  5. The fireworks exploded brightly in the sky.

Quotes

  • Let your light shine brightly.
  • The future is always bright if you have faith.
  • A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside, shining brightly.

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