Brightly and Modestly

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Brightly adverb - In a manner that is colorful and tends to arouse gaiety.

Usage example: parade marchers carrying brightly painted banners

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Modestly is an antonym for brightly.

Nearby Words: bright, brighten, brightness

Modestly adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.

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Brightly is an antonym for modestly.

Nearby Words: moderate, modest, modesty, moderately

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