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brightness

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbraɪtnəs/

brightness means: How much light something gives out or appears to have.

noun

LIGHTB1

How much light something gives out or appears to have.

  • Turn down the brightness.
  • You can adjust the screen brightness in the settings.
  • The stars varied in brightness and color.

How to use it: brightness of something (The brightness of the lamp hurt my eyes.)

Similar words: brilliance, luminosity

Opposites: darkness

Common phrases: screen brightness, adjust the brightness, brightness of something

INTELLIGENCEC1

The ability to learn quickly and understand things easily.

  • Her brightness impressed her teachers.
  • The boy showed unusual brightness for his age.
  • They valued his brightness and his willingness to learn.

Similar words: intelligence, cleverness

Opposites: stupidity

Common phrases: intellectual brightness, brightness of someone

Questions about brightness

What does brightness mean?

How much light something gives out or appears to have.

What is brightness in other languages?

Türkçe: parlaklık · Español: brillo · Français: luminosité · Deutsch: Helligkeit · Italiano: luminosità · 日本語: 明るさ

How do you pronounce brightness?

It is pronounced /ˈbraɪtnəs/.

How do you use brightness in a sentence?

Turn down the brightness. You can adjust the screen brightness in the settings.

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