Definitions for brightness
ˈbraɪt nɪsbright·ness

Princeton's WordNet(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. brightnessnoun

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

2. brightness, cleverness, smartnessnoun

   intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty

3. luminosity, brightness, brightness level, luminance, luminousness, lightnoun

   the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

   "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun"

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1. brightnessnoun

   the quality of being bright

2. brightnessnoun

   the perception elicited by the luminance of an object

3. brightnessnoun

   intelligence, cleverness

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1. Brightnessnoun

   the quality or state of being bright; splendor; luster; brilliancy; clearness

2. Brightnessnoun

   acuteness (of the faculties); sharpness 9wit

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1. Brightness

   Brightness is an attribute of visual perception in which a source appears to be radiating or reflecting light. In other words, brightness is the perception elicited by the luminance of a visual target. This is a subjective attribute/property of an object being observed.

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How to pronounce brightness?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say brightness in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of brightness in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of brightness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of brightness in a Sentence

1. Chris Russell:

   Ceres’ bright spot can now be seen to have a companion of lesser brightness, but apparently in the same basin, this maybe pointing to a volcano-like origin of the spots, but we will have to wait for better resolution before we can make such geologic interpretations.

2. Lady Flora Hastings, “Swan Song”:

   Grieve not that I die young. Is it not well To pass away ere life hath lost its brightness?

3. Sanskrit Proverb:

   Those noble men who falsehood dread In wealth and glory ever grow, As flames with greater brightness glow With oil in ceaseless flow when fed.

4. Carol Raymond:

   This extreme brightness was really unexpected.

5. Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate:

   A Comfort Zone represents status quo, in my honest view, like the stagnant dark water in a pond that often seems so difficult to come out of. Yet you have to step outside your comfort zone, and cross the boundaries to better yourself, and be the best. Only by stepping outside the realm of your comfort zone, you will be able to explore new oceans, and offer your best, something far more superior and beatiful than ever before, to illuminate the world.....like the amazing brilliance and beautiful brightness of a supernova, or a shooting star or even a meteor as they leave their comfort zone and enter into new territories. Strive to re-invent and renew yourself at every stage in life, just like Madonna has done for years, and you will discover your new strengths, awesome powers and asounding beauty that were never there before. Dare to step outside your comfort zone, because that's exactly where the real life begins. Get a Life, my friend.

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