Synonyms of brightness

brightness

noun

ˈbrīt-nəs 

as in brilliancy

the quality or state of having or giving off light

the brightness of the sunshine made me squint after an afternoon spent in a darkened movie theater

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brilliancy
• brilliance
• lightness
• illumination
• luminosity
• light
• glow
• luminance
• radiance
• glare
• effulgence
• luster
• luminousness
• splendor
• dazzle
• glint
• candor
• refulgence
• flicker
• gleam
• lustrousness
• lambency
• luminescence
• fluorescence
• twinkle
• flame
• blaze
• incandescence
• shimmer
• sparkle
• glimmer
• sheen
• flash
• flare
• fire
• gloss
• shine
• shininess
• polish
• glitter
• scintillation
• burnish
• glisten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkness
• blackness
• dark
• dullness
• dimness
• duskiness
• gloominess
• somberness
• cloudiness
• obscurity
• haziness
• murkiness
• paleness
• grayness
• colorlessness
• obscureness
• shadiness
• shadowiness
• lackluster

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brightness

The brightness and satisfying variety in textures and flavors brought me back to life after a long day of dancing and eating. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

As is typical of La Tour, the scene is split between brown shadow and stretches of brightness. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

String lights never go out of style, and these waterproof lights from Brightown have just as much brightness as plug-in lights without needing an outlet. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

The windows are north-facing, and their position keeps the sunlight from directly coming into an office to cause glare on computer screens, but still maintains brightness throughout the day. — Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026