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Definition of brightness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
colorvividness of color
- The brightness of the flowers made the garden look vibrant..
2.
physicsperceived intensity of light by the eyes
- Adjust the screen brightness for better visibility.
3.
humorintelligence shown by being quick and witty
- Her brightness made her a favorite among teachers.
Expressions with brightness
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setting that changes how much light a screen gives off
You can lower the screen brightness in the phone's menu to save battery.
setting for controlling screen light
The brightness level is too high for nighttime.
change of light level on a screen, image, or device
You can use brightness adjustment to make the photo clearer.
brightness of a celestial body as seen from Earth
The apparent brightness of the star varied nightly..
perception of constant brightness despite lighting changes
Brightness constancy allows us to see objects clearly at dusk.
temperature of a black body emitting same radiation
The satellite measured the brightness temperature of the Earth's surface.
intensity of radio waves detected by instruments
The radio brightness of the galaxy was measured accurately.
Origin of brightness
Old English, beorht (bright) + -ness (state of)
Terms with brightness included in their meaning
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color
lacking brightness or vividness
illumination
device that produces visible brightness in a room
device
reduce the volume or brightness of something
appearance
gradual loss of color or brightness
reflection
brightness from reflected light
brightness
shining very brightly
literal light
continue to emit light or brightness without stopping
appearance
miss brightness or shine in appearance
brightness
become suddenly covered in many bright shining lights
brightness
illuminated by sunlight
sunlight heat
shine strongly and directly causing heat and brightness
brightness
make something brighter or clearer
brightness
become brighter or clearer
color
lost its original color or brightness
brief brightness
bright and brief in appearance
light
sudden burst of light or brightness
appearance
lose color or brightness
brightness
extremely bright, causing temporary vision loss
driving
reduce the brightness of vehicle headlights
lackluster skin
skin that lacks brightness or radiance
brightness
quality of shining with bright light
emotion
eyes express emotion with brightness
surface shine
superficial brightness or sheen
appearance
natural brightness of skin or face suggesting strong body condition
Examples of brightness in a sentence
Adjust the brightness of the screen to reduce eye strain. The brightness of the lamp was too harsh. He admired the brightness of the stars at night. His brightness kept the audience laughing during the interview. The columnist’s brightness enlivened an otherwise dull discussion.
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- French:éclat, clarté, ...
- German:Farbenpracht, Helligkeit, ...
- Italian:luminosità, brillantezza, ...
- Spanish:brillo, luminosidad, ...
- Portuguese:vivacidade, brilho, ...
- Chinese:光辉, 亮度, ...
- Japanese:鮮やかさ, 明るさ, ...
- Arabic:سُطُوع, إِشْرَاق, ...
- Hebrew:בְּהִירוּת, שְׁנִינוּת, ...
- Russian:яркость, сообразительность, ...
- Ukrainian:яскравість, кмітливість, ...
- Hindi:चटखापन, प्रकाशता, ...
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