Brightness \Bright"ness\, n. [AS. beorhines. See Bright.]

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 Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)