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
  • Out of the box, in HDR Cinema mode, the Bravia 9 shows a peak brightness of 725 nits with a full-screen white field and a blazing 2,440 nits with an 18% white field.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Cranberry Sauce: Bourbon or Tennessee Whiskey’s Sweetness The tart, fruity brightness of cranberry sauce pairs nicely with a sweeter whiskey that can balance out its zing.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 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
  • For cinematic brilliance, the Samsung 85-inch QN90D 4K QLED TV is now 43% off—bringing stunning visuals and premium gaming features to your living room.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Fallout is the superstar standout; its fellow contenders failed to capture its brilliance (and, of course, the game experience).
    Matt Gardner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • These right things include those huge 18-karat-gold teardrop earrings, whose lightness belies their size.
    Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
  • With a 42mm case, the watch is 40% lighter and 60% stronger than stainless steel, offering an ideal balance of strength and lightness.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of lightness
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