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brightness

Pronunciation: [ˈbraɪtnəs]

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Learn how to use brightness in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “light”

(noun) how much light there is or how shiny something is. Brightness helps you see things better, like on a sunny day when everything looks clear and colorful.

Example

The brightness of the sun made the day feel very cheerful.

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The room was too dark, and the brightness was not enough for reading.

Example

How can we increase the brightness of this area to see better?

Context: “intelligence”

(noun) the quality of being smart or clever. When someone talks about someone's brightness, they mean that person is good at thinking or solving problems.

Example

Her brightness shone through during the math competition, and she won first place.

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He was not recognized for his brightness when he struggled with the test.

Example

What do you think helps show someone’s brightness or cleverness?

How to pronounce brightness

Pronunciation: [ˈbraɪtnəs]

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