brightly-coloured

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brightly-coloured

The children played with brightly-coloured balloons in the park.

Definition

AdjectiveHaving a bright, vivid, or intense color; very colorful and eye-catching.

Usage

The adjective "brightly-coloured" is used to describe an object, animal, or thing that has one or more colors that are strong, vivid, and often cheerful. It emphasizes visual intensity and is typically used in a positive or neutral descriptive context.

Examples
  • The garden was full of brightly-coloured flowers like tulips and marigolds.
  • Children often prefer brightly-coloured toys.
  • The parrot's brightly-coloured feathers made it easy to spot in the forest.
  • She wore a brightly-coloured scarf to stand out in the crowd.
Advanced Usage
  • Comparative/Superlative: While "more brightly-coloured" and "most brightly-coloured" are grammatically correct, it is more common to use simpler comparatives like "brighter" or rephrase (e.g., "more vividly coloured").
    • The new model is available in more brightly-coloured options than the old one.
  • Hyphenation Note: The hyphen is often used, especially when the phrase precedes a noun (e.g., a brightly-coloured bird). In some modern styles, the hyphen may be omitted (brightly coloured), but using it ensures clarity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Brightly colored (alternative spelling, common in American English).
  • Vividly coloured: Having very strong, clear, and intense colors.
  • Vibrant: Pulsing with life, vigor, or bright color.
  • Flaming: Resembling a flame in brilliance or color (e.g., flaming red hair).
  • Brilliant: Very bright and radiant.
Synonyms
  • Vivid
  • Vibrant
  • Vividly colored
  • Brilliant
  • Gaudy (can imply being unpleasantly bright or showy)
  • Flashy
Antonyms
  • Dull-coloured
  • Drab
  • Muted
  • Pale
  • Subdued
  • Faded
Related Phrases and Collocations
  • Brightly-coloured clothing/garments: Often used in fashion or cultural descriptions.
    • The festival attendees wore brightly-coloured clothing.
  • Brightly-coloured plumage: Specifically used for birds.
    • The bird's brightly-coloured plumage is used for mating displays.
  • Brightly-coloured illustration: Common in descriptions of books, especially for children.
    • The children's book was filled with brightly-coloured illustrations.
brightly-coloured

The children played with brightly-coloured balloons in the park.

Adjective
  1. having a bright color

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