brightly Meaning & Definition
/ˈbɹaɪtli/
What Does Brightly Mean?
As an adverb, brightly means In a bright manner.
Brightly at a Glance
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbɹaɪtli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | bright and brilliantly |
| Comparative / superlative | brightlier, brightliest |
Brightly Definition (Adverb)
- In a bright manner.
The sun was shining brightly, making me squint.
Synonyms of Brightly
Brightly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Brightly
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Brightly in a Sentence
The sun was shining brightly, making me squint.
Word Forms & Grammar
brightly (comparative brightlier or more brightly, superlative brightliest or most brightly)
Words That Rhyme With Brightly
Origin of Brightly
From Middle English brightly, from Old English beorhtlice, equivalent to bright + -ly.
Pronouncing Brightly
The standard pronunciation of brightly is //ˈbɹaɪtli//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Brightly: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is brightly?
Brightly is an adverb.
What is another word for brightly?
Words with a similar meaning to brightly include bright and brilliantly. See the full list of brightly synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of brightly?
The comparative form is brightlier and the superlative form is brightliest.