Meaning of brightness in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈbraɪtnəs/

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1. Noun

   brightness

   Definitions

   1. the location of a visual perception along the black-to-white continuum

   Antonyms

   • dullness
   • dulness
2. 2. intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty
3. 3. the quality of being luminous

   Examples

   • « emitting or reflecting light »
   • « its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun »