Added 9 October 2026
brightly
/ˈbɹaɪtli/ adverb
adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about brightly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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With brightness.
the stars shone brilliantly
Origin
From Middle English brightliche, from Old English beorhtlice, equivalent to bright + -ly.
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