luminousness

noun

Definition of luminousnessnext
as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light there's a special luminousness to the air over the island that painters and photographers have long sought to capture

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  1. brightness
  2. brilliancy
  3. brilliance
  4. lightness
Noun
  • Corsair says the monitor can hit 350 nits of brightness.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Ambient lighting can help set the mood, create a comfortable brightness level, and provide visibility throughout a large space.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.
    Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2022
Definition of brilliancy
Noun
  • And anyone can acknowledge the author’s brilliance.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The gold reflects the enduring nature of existence, while the diamonds symbolize the moments of brilliance and joy that make life precious.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • Despite its lightness, the new Asus laptop packs a range of impressive features.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • As Mindy Chen, Park provides both lightness and depth in a series that oscillates between kitsch and charm.
    Theresa Pichler, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lightness
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