Brightness: meaning, definitions and examples

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brightness

 

[ หˆbraษชtnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

level of light

The quality or state of being bright; the amount or degree of light present.

Synonyms

lightness, luminosity, radiance

Examples of usage

  • The brightness of the room was overwhelming.
  • She adjusted the brightness on her phone to save battery.
  • The brightness of the sun hurt her eyes.
  • His smile added a brightness to the room.
  • The brightness of the stars was breathtaking.
Context #2 | Noun

intelligence

The quality of being intelligent or clever.

Synonyms

cleverness, intelligence, smartness

Examples of usage

  • Her brightness in solving problems impressed her colleagues.
  • The student's brightness in mathematics was exceptional.
  • His brightness in debate competitions earned him several awards.
Context #3 | Noun

cheerfulness

The quality of being full of cheer or joy.

Synonyms

cheerfulness, happiness, joyfulness

Examples of usage

  • Her brightness lifted the spirits of everyone around her.
  • The brightness of his laughter was contagious.
  • Despite the challenges, she maintained a sense of brightness about her.

Translations

Translations of the word "brightness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brilho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Helligkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecerahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััะบั€ะฐะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jasnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜Žใ‚‹ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท luminositรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parlaklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุทูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jas

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jas

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบฎๅบฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svetlost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ birtustig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒจแƒ™แƒแƒจแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parlaqlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brillo

Word origin

The word 'brightness' originated from the Old English word 'bryhtnes', which was derived from 'bryht', meaning 'bright'. Throughout history, 'brightness' has been used to describe the quality of light, intelligence, and cheerfulness. It symbolizes positivity, intelligence, and light in various contexts.

See also: bright, brighten, brightener, brightening, brighter, brightly.