Brightly and Sternly

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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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Sternly is an antonym for brightly.

Nearby Words: bright, brighten, brightness

Sternly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

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Brightly is an antonym for sternly.

Nearby Words: stern, sternness

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