brightness Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
noun intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty
cleverness; smartness.
noun the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
luminance; luminosity; luminousness; light; brightness level.
- its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun

AS. beorhines. See Bright.

The quality or state of being bright; splendor; luster; brilliancy; clearness.
A sudden brightness in his face appear. Crabbe.
Acuteness (of the faculties); sharpness 9wit.
The brightness of his parts . . . distinguished him. Prior.
Syn. -- Splendor; luster; radiance; resplendence; brilliancy; effulgence; glory; clearness.