brightness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est brillant, couvrant la perception de l'intensité lumineuse, la propriété d'émettre ou de réfléchir la lumière, ainsi que la vivacité d'esprit et l'intelligence.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being bright, which can describe the perception of light intensity, the property of emitting or reflecting light, or mental quickness and wit.

indénombrable

1. Visual perception of lightB1formal

   The quality of being luminous or reflecting light; the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white.

   Luminosité (perception visuelle)

   • The brightness of the sun made her squint.
   • Adjust the screen brightness to reduce eye strain.
   • The brightness of the room increased when she opened the curtains.

   Synonymesbrillianceglowilluminationlightnessluminanceluminositylustreradiancesheen

   Antonymesdarknessdimnessdullness

2. Intelligence and witB2formal

   Intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty.

   vivacité d'esprit

   • His brightness in the debate impressed everyone.
   • She is known for her brightness and sharp sense of humor.
   • The student's brightness was evident in his quick responses.

   Synonymesacumenbrillianceclevernessintelligencequicknesssharpnesssmartnesswit

   Antonymesdensitydullnessstupidity

3. LuminosityB1formal

   The quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light.

   Luminosité

   • The brightness of the stars was breathtaking.
   • The diamond's brightness caught her eye.
   • The brightness of the fire illuminated the entire room.

   Synonymesbrillianceglowlightluminescenceluminositylustreradianceshine

   Antonymesdarknessdimnessdullness