BRIGHTNESS

brightness

(noun) the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

luminosity, brightness, brightness level, luminance, luminousness, light

(noun) the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; “its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun”

brightness, cleverness, smartness

(noun) intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

brightness (usually uncountable, plural brightnesses)

The quality of being bright.

The perceived luminance of an object.

Intelligence, cleverness.

Synonyms

• See also intelligence

Source: Wiktionary

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Bright"ness, n. Etym: [AS. beorhines. See Bright.]

1. The quality or state of being bright; splendor; luster; brilliancy; clearness. A sudden brightness in his face appear. Crabbe.

2. Acuteness (of the faculties); sharpness 9wit. The brightness of his parts . . . distinguished him. Prior.

Syn.

– Splendor; luster; radiance; resplendence; brilliancy; effulgence; glory; clearness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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