Brightness
Pronunciation : Bright"ness
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS. beorhines. See Bright.]
Definition : 1. The quality or state of being bright; splendor; luster; brilliancy; clearness. A sudden brightness in his face appear. Crabbe.
2. Acuteness (of the faculties); sharpness 9wit. The brightness of his parts . . . distinguished him. Prior.
Syn. -- Splendor; luster; radiance; resplendence; brilliancy; effulgence; glory; clearness.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913