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Definitions for: Brightness [n] the location of a visual perception along the black-to-white continuum
[n] the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun"
[n] intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty
Webster (1913) Definition: Bright"ness, n. [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.
Synonyms: brightness level, cleverness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, smartness
Antonyms: dullness, dulness
See Also: blaze, brilliance, brilliancy, dazzle, effulgence, flash, glare, glint, glisten, glister, glitter, glow, illuminance, illumination, incandescence, intelligence, iridescence, light, lightness, luminescence, luster, lustre, opalescence, physical property, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, scintillation, shine, sparkle, splendor, splendour
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