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.