adverb
definition
In a bright manner.
example
The sun was shining brightly, making me squint.
Examples of brightly in a Sentence
A fire burned brightly in the fireplace.
The sun is shining brightly to-day and I hope we shall go to ride if the roads are dry.
The brightly lit chamber was filled with tables and chairs.
Many of them are brightly ornamented in the Persian style.
The large and brightly coloured bongo (Boocercus euryceros) of the equatorial forest-districts serves in some respects to connect the bushbucks with the elands, having horns in both sexes, and a tufted tail, but a brilliant orange coat with vertical white stripes.
They have large cheek-pouches, large naked callosities, often brightly coloured, on the buttocks, and short thick limbs, adapted rather to walking than to climbing.
The hen is much less brightly tinted.
Half the street was in shadow, the other half brightly lit by the sun.
In front of him, whitewashed dwellings lined wide cobbled streets and reflected brightly in the moonlight.
In addition there is in this particular genus, as indeed in many others, a long tubular spur or horn projecting downwards from the back of the lip, whose office it is to secrete and store a honeyed juice; the forepart of the lip forms an expanded plate, usually larger and more brightly coloured than the other parts of the flower, and with hairs or ridges and spots of various kinds according to the species.
The seeds of some genera depend on animals for dispersal, the carpellary scale (Microcachrys) or the outer integument being brightly coloured and attractive.
Some of these beetles are brightly coloured, while others are dull black.
But a number of the more brightly coloured ground-beetles run actively in the sunshine.
It is of typically Dutch appearance, with low, brightly coloured houses.
The Pentatomidae (shield bugs), some of which are metallic or otherwise brightly coloured, are easily recognized by the great development of the scutellum, which reaches at least half-way back towards the tip of the abdomen, and in some genera covers the whole of the hind body, and also the wings when these are closed.
The part of the room behind the columns, with a high silk-curtained mahogany bedstead on one side and on the other an immense case containing icons, was brightly illuminated with red light like a Russian church during evening service.
These were motionless at first, but soon began to flicker more brightly and to sway slowly from side to side and then up and down.
She understood all that awaited her only when, after stepping over the red baize at the entrance, she entered the hall, took off her fur cloak, and, beside Sonya and in front of her mother, mounted the brightly illuminated stairs between the flowers.
The women's dress consists of a similar smock, a " zouave " jacket of embroidered velvet and two brightly coloured aprons tied over a white skirt, one in front and one behind.
It is, however, abundant in Mauritania, whence specimens are so brightly coloured that they have been deemed to form a distinct species, the Ligurinus aurantiiventris of Dr Cabanis, but that view is now generally abandoned.
In the dim shadow of the curtain her luminous eyes shone more brightly than usual from the tears of joy that were in them.
The sun shone somewhat to the left and behind him and brightly lit up the enormous panorama which, rising like an amphitheater, extended before him in the clear rarefied atmosphere.
The sun had risen brightly and its slanting rays struck straight into Napoleon's face as, shading his eyes with his hand, he looked at the fleches.
Whether the leaf is brightly or only moderately illuminated, the same relative proportions of the total energy absorbed are devoted to the purposes of composition and construction respectively.
Marine; generally carnivorous, and brightly coloured, affording many instances of protective resemblance.
In the long room, brightly lit up by the sun through the large windows, the sick and wounded lay in two rows with their heads to the walls, and leaving a passage in the middle.
His face blazed red from exertion, his eyes glowing brightly.
The result produces very contrasty specimens against more brightly lit backgrounds.
Police were stationed at the brightly lit entrance which was carpeted with red baize, and not only gendarmes but dozens of police officers and even the police master himself stood at the porch.
Higher up the hill, on the very horizon, our guns were visible through the wonderfully clear air, brightly illuminated by slanting morning sunbeams.
If you do choose to have a photo printed, it is advisable to order white koozies and use a brightly colored photo.
Instead of mints, place bowls of brightly colored pumpkin shaped candies on the tables for guests to snack on during the reception.
In fact, the dark chocolate frosting can make brightly colored flowers, such as roses and lilies, look especially striking.
Instead of decorating with piping, a three-tier chocolate cake design might feature melted white chocolate in an abstract pattern on the sides of the cake or a spray of brightly colored, tropical flowers as a topper.
Lastly, it's always good to be reminded that brightly colored or dark towels should be washed separately to retain color integrity.
If you go with one of these funky looks, play up the design with faux fur accents, as well as beads and brightly colored lamps.
These bath towels from Swoozies offer a fun, brightly colored ribbon.
This brightly colored set includes a pillow case, comforter and sheets in a bed in a bag.
Whether elegant or casual, monotone or brightly colored, the cake should blend with the wedding reception surroundings.
Take out several brightly colored or decorated serving bowls.
Hatley's brightly designed and fanciful raincoats make rainy days fun.
If your daughter likes to stand out from the crowd, then look for dresses that feature bold accessories, such as a brightly colored bow or a trim.
If your little girl loves to stand out and display her individuality every chance she gets, she'll probably love the selection of brightly colored, striped and wildly patterned pajamas you'll find here.
When shopping for a dress, decide ahead of time what it is you're looking for - knee or floor length; black, white, or brightly colored; with or without accessories such as tights and a matching jacket.
Standard soccer wear includes brightly colored team shirts with numbers, soccer shorts that hit right around the knee, cleats, shin guards and special soccer socks that can be worn over the shin guard.
Paul Frank's infant and toddler line, entitled "Small Paul", is famous for its iconic Julius monkey and it designs fun brightly colored T-shirts and onesies for infant boys.
Boasting very reasonable prices, this shop also has the widest color section around, going beyond all the shades of blue to include camo jeans and brightly colored jeans.
These range from fun, brightly colored watches, to more classic designs.
Two brightly lit, massive bronze chandeliers dangled at even distances across the ceiling.
Dressed warmly, she left her room and stood in the brightly lit, spacious hallway, not at all certain how to leave the stronghold.