Brightness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbrīt-nəs/ bright·ness

Meaning & Definition of Brightness

Brightness (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being bright; also, an instance of such a quality or state
  2. luminance
  3. the attribute of light-source colors by which emitted light is ordered continuously from light to dark in correlation with its intensity

Brightness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of having or giving off light

    "the brightness of the sunshine made me squint after an afternoon spent in a darkened movie theater"

    similar: brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor
    related: blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle
    opposite: blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness
    near: dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Brightness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Brightness:

brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Brightness

Words with the opposite meaning of Brightness:

blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness

Related Words for Brightness

blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle

Near Antonyms of Brightness

dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Origin & Etymology of Brightness

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Brightness

What does "Brightness" mean?

"Brightness" means the quality or state of being bright; also, an instance of such a quality or state. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being bright; also, an instance of such a quality or state.

What is another word for "Brightness"?

Other words for "Brightness" include brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency and lightness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Brightness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Brightness"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Brightness". Common alternatives include brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance and luminosity.

What is the opposite of "Brightness"?

Antonyms of "Brightness" include blackness, dark, darkness, dullness and duskiness. Near antonyms include dimness, gloominess, somberness and cloudiness.

How do you use "Brightness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Brightness" in a sentence: "the brightness of the sunshine made me squint after an afternoon spent in a darkened movie theater".

Is "Brightness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Brightness" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Brightness"?

"Brightness" is pronounced /ˈbrīt-nəs/ and divided into syllables as bright·ness.

What is the origin of the word "Brightness"?

First known use: before 12th century.