Meaning & Definition of word "Brightness"
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Brightness
/ˈbraɪt.nəs/
noun:
- 1. the quality or state of being bright; the level of light emitted or reflected.
- Example: The brightness of the sun made it difficult to see without sunglasses.
- 2. the intensity of light or color; luminous quality.
- Example: The artist admired the brightness of the colors in the sunset.
- 3. the degree of brightness displayed on a screen or by a surface.
- Example: You can adjust the brightness of your computer monitor for better visibility.
Etymology
Middle English; from 'bright' + '-ness', meaning the state of being bright.
Common Phrases and Expressions
brightness of day:
The time of day when sunlight is at its peak.
the brightness of a star:
Refers to how visible a star is from Earth.
turn down the brightness:
To lower the intensity of light emitted from a screen or source.
Related Words
bright:
Radiating or reflecting light; vivid.
illuminance:
The amount of light incident on a surface.
radiant:
Sending out light; shining or glowing.
Slang Meanings of brightness
Meaning: High energy or enthusiasm.
Example Sentence: Her brightness is contagious at parties.
Meaning: Being clever or quick-witted.
Example Sentence: That guy is really brightness; he always knows the answer.