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1) to cause (feelings, sound etc) to lose strength, brightness (deaden)

2) shiny brightness (sheen)

3) dullness (on metal) because the brightness has gone; to lessen the quality of (a person's reputation) (tarnish)

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Meaning:
clarity

the state of being easy to see through

clearness

flame

(a portion of) burning gas; a strong feeling

fire

fluorescence

the emission of radiation, especially bright light

radiance

freshness

newness

newness

gaiety

the state of being cheerful; bright appearance; joyful festive occasions

happiness, celebration

glister

(to produce) a bright, irregular light

glitter

gloss

a smooth, bright, shining surface

shine, sheen

idealism

(in art and literature) the showing of life and behaviour in a perfect form

state of having positive beliefs

illumination

light; making light

light; making light

intelligence

the power to learn, understand and know; information, especially with reference to important events

ability to perceive, understand

IQ

Intelligence Quotient (a measure for comparing intelligence)

ability to perceive, understand

lights

the lungs of sheep, pigs, cattle, used as food for pet animals

luminescence from sun or other source

optimism

the attitude or belief that the best thing is most likely to happen, that good will defeat evil

state of having positive beliefs

phosphorescence

the giving out of light without burning or heat that can be felt, only through the action of biochemical reactions

luminescence from sun or other source

splendour

the condition of being splendid

radiance, glory

BRIGHTNESS as in Wiktionary
BRIGHTNESS as in Wikipedia