Looking for the meaning of the word BRIGHTNESS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BRIGHTNESS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Brightness
Speech Type: Noun
ˈbrʌɪtnɪs
the quality or state of giving out or reflecting light
Short Definition:quality or state of giving out or reflecting light
Examples:- we can change the brightness of the bulb
- the comet's brightness had dimmed
the quality of being intelligent and quick-witted
Short Definition:quality of being intelligent and quick-witted
Examples:- he reminded me of my first son with his brightness and inquisitiveness
the quality of being cheerful or lively
Short Definition:quality of being cheerful or lively
Examples:- there's so much light and brightness in their faces
the quality in sound of being clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched
Short Definition:quality in sound of being clear high-pitched
Examples:- tone alters the brightness of the sound
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