English Adjectives for "Lightness"

Lightness adjectives describe the qualities and characteristics of illumination, conveying attributes such as "bright", "glowing", "shiny", etc.

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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences

light [adjective]

(of color) having less intensity, often because of a small amount of pigment

Ex: The room was painted in light shades of pink and yellow .

bright [adjective]

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

Ex: The flashlight cast a bright beam of light into the dark forest .

shiny [adjective]

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

Ex: The shiny surface of the polished marble floor reflected the overhead lights .

fluorescent [adjective]

displaying a very bright, vivid, or glowing color, often appearing unnatural or highly noticeable

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flashy [adjective]

strikingly bright and eye-catching, often in a way that is showy or extravagant

Ex: He delivered a flashy performance that showcased his talent and charisma .

translucent [adjective]

permitting light to pass through but making objects on the other side appear blurred

Ex: The jellyfish had a translucent body , glowing softly in the dark waters .

sparkling [adjective]

shining brightly with flashes of light

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radiant [adjective]

emitting or reflecting light in a bright, glowing manner

Ex: The radiant glow of the fireplace warmed the cozy living room .

lit [adjective]

brightened or made visible by light

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luminous [adjective]

emitting or reflecting light

Ex: The luminous moon cast a soft glow over the landscape .

dazzling [adjective]

shining brightly with intense light

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glittering [adjective]

shining brightly, often with small flashes of light

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gleaming [adjective]

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

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backlit [adjective]

illuminated from behind, creating a striking contrast with the foreground subject

Ex: The backlit keyboard on the laptop allowed for typing in low-light conditions .

glowing [adjective]

producing light, often softly or warmly

Ex: The glowing candles on the table added a romantic ambiance to the dinner .

glimmering [adjective]

emitting a faint or wavering light

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shimmering [adjective]

emitting a flickering or wavering light

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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences
Adjectives of Taste	Adjectives of Smell	Adjectives of Sight	Adjectives of Color
Adjectives of Lightness	Adjectives of Darkness	Adjectives of Pattern	Adjectives of Smooth Texture
Adjectives of Rough Texture	Adjectives of Consistency	Adjectives of Temperature	Adjectives of Weather
Adjectives of Sound	Adjectives of Music	Adjectives of Food	Adjectives of Food Preparation