brightness

noun
UK: /ˈbraɪtnəs/
US: /ˈbraɪtnəs/

  1. The quality of being bright; the level of light.

    1. The brightness of the sun hurts my eyes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The brightness of the display can be adjusted for better viewing. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state of being intelligent or clever.

    1. Her brightness was evident in her quick answers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The student's brightness allowed her to grasp complex concepts easily. [ ] [ ]

  3. The quality of being cheerful or lively.

    1. Her brightness always cheers up the room. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the bad news, she maintained a surprising brightness. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

radiance wit intelligence vivacity illumination

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brightness" in English means: The quality of being bright; the level of light., The state of being intelligent or clever., The quality of being cheerful or lively..

The phonetic transcription of "brightness" is /ˈbraɪtnəs/ in British English and /ˈbraɪtnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brightness": radiance, wit, intelligence, vivacity, illumination.

Example usage of "brightness": "The brightness of the sun hurts my eyes.". More examples on the page.