Choice of Words:Shined means that the sun was emitting light and heat. Brightly means that the light was very strong.
Alternative Expressions
The sun was shining brightly.
Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence. It means that the sun was shining very strongly and giving off a lot of light.
Choice of Words:The sun is a big, bright star that gives us light and heat. Was shining means that the sun was giving off light. Brightly means very light or shining a lot. When you put them together, "The sun was shining brightly" means that the sun was shining very brightly.
The sun shone brightly.
Meaning: This means the same as the first two sentences. It means that the sun was shining very strongly and giving off a lot of light.
Choice of Words:The sun is a big, bright star that gives us light and heat. Shone is another word for shined. Brightly means very light or shining a lot. When you put them together, "The sun shone brightly" means that the sun was shining very brightly.