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Synonyms & Similar Words
luminosity
radiance
glow
light
illumination
brilliance
sheen
shine
sparkle
glitter
dazzle
glare
beam
gleam
flash
flicker
shimmer
luminousness
incandescence
resplendence
effulgence
coruscation
refulgence
scintillation
iridescence
luster
gloss
shine
polish
glittering
sparkling
beaming
radiant
resplendent
dazzling
glowing
luminous
Meaning of Brightness
The primary meaning of the word "brightness" refers to the quality of giving out or reflecting much light.
Definitions
- The quality of giving out or reflecting much light
- * The state of being full of light or having a strong, impressive quality
Etymology of Brightness
The word "brightness" has its roots in Old English "bryhtness" and is derived from "bryht" meaning bright, and the suffix "-ness" which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
Historically, the term has been used to describe not just physical light but also intellectual or moral clarity
Example Uses
- The brightness of the sun made it difficult to see
- * The city's brightness and energy were overwhelming at first
- * The new LED lights added to the brightness of the room
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
darkness
dimness
gloom
murk
obscurity
dullness
faintness
feebleness
lackluster
somberness
bleakness
desolation
dreariness
dullness
faintness
gloominess
murkiness
opacity
somberness
tenebrosity
unillumined
vapidity