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
  • The Geminids are competing with a full moon The Cold Moon, the last full moon of the year, will rise on Saturday and its brightness will outshine some of the shooting stars that are normally visible with the Geminids.
    Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The 28-300mm relies on digital corrections to resolve distortion and deliver consistent brightness across the frame.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • 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
  • Set emerald green against bright white to highlight its brilliancy.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022
Definition of brilliancy
Noun
  • Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • With his unmatched charisma and comedic brilliance, Toad is destined to be the funniest movie ever.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • Varying from Regency, Rococo focuses on ornate decor patterns and a sense of lightness.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Trending on Billboard Returning to the coast has become an outlet for Slater’s newfound sense of lightness.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of lightness
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