brightly
B1
adv
Freq #16704
Meanings
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1
adv
In a bright manner.
The sun was shining brightly, making me squint.
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2
adv
with brightness
Etymology
From Middle English brightliche, from Old English beorhtlice, equivalent to bright + -ly.
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Synonyms
2
adv
· with brightness
brilliantly