Brightly and Dismally

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Brightly adverb - In a cheerful or happy manner.

Usage example: “And how are we today?” the nurse asked brightly

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Dismally is an antonym for brightly.

Nearby Words: bright, brighten, brightness

Dismally adverb - In a dreadful manner.

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Brightly is an antonym for dismally.

Nearby Word: dismal

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