brightness
Pronunciation: [ˈbraɪtnəs]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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