Brightly and Glumly

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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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Glumly is an antonym for brightly.

Nearby Words: bright, brighten, brightness

Glumly adverb - In a sullen manner.

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Brightly is an antonym for glumly.

Nearby Word: glum

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