brightness

[brahyt-nis] / ˈbraɪt nɪs /

NOUN

shine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brilliance illumination luster

STRONG

glaze gloss light luminosity shine

Antonyms

STRONGEST

darkness

STRONG

dullness

WEAK

stupidity

NOUN

intelligence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brilliance

STRONG

IQ acumen aptitude competence smarts

Antonyms

STRONG

inability ineptness stupidity

WEAK

darkness dullness

Example Sentences

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The depth comes from the butter and tomato, the brightness from the finish.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Creaminess, spice, brightness, richness, texture — all layered, all working together.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

There was a grace about her, an untroubled brightness.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Teeth can lose their brightness over time, even with consistent brushing.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

The brightness made my eyes watery so that I could barely see the circle cut in the wood floor.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago