brightly-coloured
Definition
Adjective Having 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.
Adjective
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having a bright color
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