Brightness

Pronunciation: /ˈbraɪtnəs/

Definitions of brightness

noun the quality or state of being bright

Example Sentences

A1 The brightness of the sun hurts my eyes.

A2 She adjusted the brightness on her phone to save battery.

B1 The room was filled with the soft brightness of the morning light.

B2 The artist used different shades of brightness to create a stunning painting.

C1 The brightness of her smile lit up the entire room.

C2 The screen's brightness can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Examples of brightness in a Sentence

formal The brightness of the sun can be harmful if you don't protect your eyes.

informal I love the brightness of your smile, it always brightens my day.

slang The party was lit, the brightness of the lights was amazing.

figurative Her intelligence shines like the brightness of a thousand suns.

Grammatical Forms of brightness

• plural: brightnesses
• comparative: brighter
• superlative: brightest
• present tense: brightens
• future tense: will brighten
• perfect tense: has brightened
• continuous tense: is brightening
• singular: brightness
• positive degree: bright
• infinitive: to brighten
• gerund: brightening
• participle: brightened

Origin and Evolution of brightness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'brightness' originated from the Old English word 'bryhtnes', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word ' *berhtinassu'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'brightness' has retained its core meaning of the quality of being bright or giving off light, but it has also evolved to encompass figurative meanings such as intelligence, cheerfulness, and vividness.