brightness
word · lemma: bright
Definition
The quality or level of being bright, especially how much light something produces or reflects.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as an uncountable noun. Common with words like 'the brightness of the sun', 'adjust the screen brightness'. Can also describe someone's intelligence or a vivid color, but the physical quality is most frequent.
Spanish: brillo - luminosidadPortuguese (BR): brilho - luminosidadePortuguese (PT): brilho - luminosidadeChinese (Simplified): 亮度 - 明亮Chinese (Traditional): 亮度 - 明亮Hindi: चमक - उज्ज्वलताArabic: سُطوع - إشراق
Example Sentences
The brightness of the lamp hurt my eyes.
basic
You can change the brightness of your phone screen.
basic
The brightness outside makes everything look cheerful.
basic
I had to lower the brightness on my laptop because it was too bright at night.
natural
Could you turn up the brightness a bit? I can hardly see the picture.
natural
The brightness of her smile lit up the whole room.
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