brightly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière brillante » ou « avec une lumière forte ». Il s'utilise pour décrire comment quelque chose brille, scintille ou reflète la lumière, et peut aussi s'employer au sens figuré pour évoquer l'intelligence, la gaieté ou des couleurs vives.

An adverb meaning "in a bright manner" or "with strong light." It is used to describe the way something shines, glows, or reflects light, and can also be used figuratively to describe intelligence, cheerfulness, or vivid colors.

1. With strong lightA2formal

   In a way that emits or reflects a lot of light; shining intensely.

   avec une lumière vive

   • The sun shone brightly over the ocean.
   • The stars twinkled brightly in the night sky.
   • The polished floor reflected the light brightly.

   Synonymesbrilliantlydazzlinglyglaringlyintenselyradiantly

   Antonymesdimlydully

2. Vividly or intenselyA2formal

   In a way that is strong, clear, and vivid in color or appearance.

   Vivement ou intensément

   • The flowers were brightly colored in shades of red and yellow.
   • She painted the room brightly with cheerful hues.
   • The bird's feathers were brightly patterned.

   Synonymesbrilliantlydazzlinglyglaringlyintenselyradiantlyvividly

   Antonymesdimlydullyfaintly

3. Cheerfully or intelligentlyB1informal

   In a lively, cheerful, or clever manner.

   De manière vive et joyeuse

   • She smiled brightly at the good news.
   • The child answered the question brightly.
   • He spoke brightly about his future plans.

   Synonymesanimatedlyastutelycheerfullycheerilycleverlygailyintelligentlyjoyfullykeenlymerrilysmartlyvivaciously