brightness
The quality of being bright.
Other meanings
The perceived luminance of an object.
Intelligence, cleverness.
Related words
- apparent brightness
- intrinsic brightness
Word history
From Old English "beorhtnes" (brightness, splendor).
Where this comes from
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