Brightness

/ˈbraɪt.nəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the quality or state of being bright; the level of light emitted or reflected.

The brightness of the sun made it difficult to see without sunglasses.

the intensity of light or color; luminous quality.

The artist admired the brightness of the colors in the sunset.

the degree of brightness displayed on a screen or by a surface.

You can adjust the brightness of your computer monitor for better visibility.

Middle English; from 'bright' + '-ness', meaning the state of being bright.

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.

bright

Radiating or reflecting light; vivid.

illuminance

The amount of light incident on a surface.

radiant

Sending out light; shining or glowing.

High energy or enthusiasm.

Her brightness is contagious at parties.

Being clever or quick-witted.

That guy is really brightness; he always knows the answer.