Meaning of brightness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  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

  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 »

    Derived terms

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