brightness
Brightness refers to the quality of reflecting or emitting a large amount of light, as well as the vividness of a color. Metaphorically, it can also describe a person's intelligence or a cheerful, optimistic outlook.
例文
3 / 5You should lower the brightness on your computer screen to reduce eye strain.
Lower the intensity of light on your monitor to help your eyes.
The scientific equipment measured the brightness of the distant star with high accuracy.
The tools measured the light intensity of the star precisely.
I really love the brightness of the yellow paint you chose for the kitchen.
I like how vivid and light the yellow paint looks in the kitchen.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Focus on the suffix '-ness,' which turns the adjective 'bright' into a state of being. Imagine a 'bright' sun creating 'brightness' all around you.
クイックテスト
The ______ of the noon sun made it almost impossible to drive without sunglasses.
正解！
正解は： brightness
例文
You should lower the brightness on your computer screen to reduce eye strain.
everydayLower the intensity of light on your monitor to help your eyes.
The scientific equipment measured the brightness of the distant star with high accuracy.
formalThe tools measured the light intensity of the star precisely.
I really love the brightness of the yellow paint you chose for the kitchen.
informalI like how vivid and light the yellow paint looks in the kitchen.
In this experiment, we vary the brightness of the stimulus to observe the subjects' reaction times.
academicThe researchers changed the light levels to see how people reacted.
Our marketing team wants to increase the brightness of the logo to make it stand out on mobile devices.
businessThe company wants the logo to be more vivid so it is easier to see on phones.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
brightness of the future
the hopefulness or potential of coming times
adjust for brightness
to change settings based on available light
eyes full of brightness
eyes showing intelligence or happiness
よく混同される語
Brightness refers to light intensity or vividness, while lightness usually refers to weight or how pale a color is.
Lighting refers to the equipment or arrangement of lights in a room, whereas brightness is the quality of the light itself.
使い方のコツ
Brightness is most commonly used when talking about digital screens or light sources. When describing a person's mind, use 'intelligence' for formal contexts, though 'brightness' is common in general conversation.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'bright' (the adjective) when they need the noun 'brightness' (e.g., saying 'the bright of the sun' instead of 'the brightness of the sun').
覚え方のコツ
Focus on the suffix '-ness,' which turns the adjective 'bright' into a state of being. Imagine a 'bright' sun creating 'brightness' all around you.
語源
Derived from the Old English 'beorhtnes,' coming from 'beorht' (bright) and the suffix '-nes' used to form abstract nouns.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western cultures, brightness is symbolically linked to hope, intelligence ('a bright student'), and positivity.
クイックテスト
The ______ of the noon sun made it almost impossible to drive without sunglasses.
正解！
正解は： brightness
関連単語
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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