brightness
intermediateB1/ˈbraɪtnəs/ · bright-ness
The quality or state of being bright; the amount of light that is emitted or reflected.
Meanings
The quality or state of being bright; the amount of light that is emitted or reflected.
چمکنے کی کیفیت یا حالت; روشنی کی مقدار جو خارج یا منعکس ہوتی ہے.
چمک
chamak
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- brightness of the sun
- brightness of a screen
- brightness of the stars
Example Sentences
The brightness of the sun can be blinding at noon.
دوپہر میں سورج کی چمک آنکھیں چکا چوند کر سکتی ہے.
Dopahar mein sooraj ki chamak aankhein chaka chond kar sakti hai.
We measured the brightness of the star using a photometer.
ہم نے ایک فوٹومیٹر کا استعمال کرتے ہوئے ستارے کی چمک کی پیمائش کی.
Hum ne ek photometer ka istemal karte hue sitare ki chamak ki paimaish ki.
The brightness in her painting gives it a vibrant feel.
اس کی پینٹنگ میں چمک اسے زندہ دل بناتی ہے.
Us ki painting mein chamak use zinda dil banati hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of bright colors to remember 'brightness'.
A bright sun shining in a clear blue sky.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چمک جب سے تیرے چہرے کی دیکھی ہے میں نے تو پھر سے آسمان کی روشنی میں اُتر آیا ہوں
Chamak jab se tere chehre ki dekhi hai maine Tu phir se aasman ki roshni mein utar aaya hoon
Since I saw the brightness of your face, I have descended again into the light of the sky.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چمک والوں کا سایا نہیں ہوتا
Chamak walon ka saaya nahi hota
Those who shine do not cast a shadow.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "brȳhtnes" — brightness, splendor
First known use: 14th century
The term 'brightness' evolved from Old English 'brȳhtnes', which denotes the quality of being bright. It has been adopted into modern English to describe both literal and metaphorical brightness.