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Meaning of Brightness | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbɹaɪtnəs

Definitions

  1. The quality of being bright.
    uncountable, usually
  2. The perceived luminance of an object.
    uncountable, usually
  3. Intelligence, cleverness.
    figuratively, idiomatic, uncountable, usually

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Examples

“Here, in the transept and choir, where the service was being held, one was conscious every moment of an increasing brightness; colours glowing vividly beneath the circular chandeliers, and the rows of small lights on the choristers' desks flashed and sparkled in front of the boys' faces, deep linen collars, and red neckbands.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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