# brightly

/ˈbɹaɪtɫi/ (US) · /bɹˈaɪtli/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/brightly
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

in a way that gives out a lot of light or color. You use it to describe something that shines or looks very vivid.

For teachers: in a manner characterized by intense light, vivid color, or high visibility.

## Examples

- The sun shone brightly through the window.
- She wore a brightly colored scarf to stand out in the crowd.
- The lighthouse beam cut brightly through the dense fog, guiding the ship safely toward the harbor.

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