B2 noun Neutral

brightly

/ˈbraɪtli/

Brightly is an adverb describing an action performed with a high degree of light, vividness, or cheerfulness. In academic and scientific contexts, it refers to the high intensity or luminosity with which an object reflects or emits light.

Beispiele

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1

The morning sun shone brightly through the kitchen window, waking everyone up.

The sun emitted a strong light through the window in the morning.

2

The ballroom was brightly illuminated by dozens of crystal chandeliers.

The large room was filled with a high level of light from many lamps.

3

She smiled brightly when she saw her old friend walking toward her.

She gave a very cheerful and happy smile to her friend.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brightness
Verb
brighten
Adverb
brightly
Adjektiv
bright
Verwandt
brilliance
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'ly' ending as 'Light Yearly'—something that shines so 'brightly' it could be seen from a light-year away.

Schnelles Quiz

The stars were shining ________ in the clear desert sky.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brightly

Beispiele

1

The morning sun shone brightly through the kitchen window, waking everyone up.

everyday

The sun emitted a strong light through the window in the morning.

2

The ballroom was brightly illuminated by dozens of crystal chandeliers.

formal

The large room was filled with a high level of light from many lamps.

3

She smiled brightly when she saw her old friend walking toward her.

informal

She gave a very cheerful and happy smile to her friend.

4

The magnesium ribbon burns brightly, producing a harsh white light during the reaction.

academic

The chemical substance produces a high-intensity light while burning.

5

The marketing team suggested using brightly colored banners for the trade show booth.

business

The team recommended using banners with vivid and eye-catching colors.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brightness
Verb
brighten
Adverb
brightly
Adjektiv
bright
Verwandt
brilliance

Häufige Kollokationen

shine brightly To emit a strong and clear light
brightly colored Having vivid and intense colors
brightly lit Filled with a lot of light
burn brightly To produce a strong flame or reach a high point of activity
smile brightly To look very happy and cheerful

Häufige Phrasen

burn brightly but briefly

To achieve great success or intensity for a short period of time

look brightly upon

To view something with optimism or favor

a brightly burning star

A person or thing that is currently very famous or successful

Wird oft verwechselt mit

brightly vs bright

Bright is an adjective used to describe nouns, whereas brightly is an adverb used to describe how an action (verb) is performed.

brightly vs brilliantly

Brilliantly often implies high intelligence or exceptional skill, while brightly focuses primarily on light or mood.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'brightly' to modify verbs of light (shine, glow, burn) or verbs of emotion (smile, laugh). It is also commonly used as part of a compound adjective before a noun, such as 'brightly colored flowers'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the adjective 'bright' instead of the adverb 'brightly' when describing an action, saying 'The sun shines bright' instead of the more standard 'The sun shines brightly'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'ly' ending as 'Light Yearly'—something that shines so 'brightly' it could be seen from a light-year away.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English word 'beorht' (meaning shining or clear) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Grammatikmuster

Used to modify verbs (e.g., 'shines brightly') Used to modify past participles functioning as adjectives (e.g., 'brightly lit') Comparative form: 'more brightly'; Superlative form: 'most brightly'
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western cultures, doing something 'brightly' or things that are 'brightly colored' are often associated with optimism, energy, and positive psychological states.

Schnelles Quiz

The stars were shining ________ in the clear desert sky.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brightly

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