Definition: The quality or state of being full of light or having a lot of light; it can also refer to how intense or vivid a color appears.

Example: The brightness of the sun made it difficult to see without sunglasses.

Definition: A term often used to refer to sulfur, especially in a historical or literary context, and sometimes associated with fire and brimstone imagery in religious or passionate speech.

Example: The old tales spoke of brimstone and fire as symbols of punishment.

Definition: Having a higher salt content than something else; more salty.

Example: The ocean water is brinier than the water in the lake.

Definition: The powerful effect that occurs when energy is suddenly released in an explosion, causing shattering or breaking.

Example: The brisance of the explosive was so strong that it shattered windows miles away.

Definition: Relating to or having the quality of brisance, which refers to the shattering or explosive power of a substance.

Example: The brisant nature of the explosive made it highly effective in demolition work.

Definition: Having a texture or appearance similar to that of a bristle, which is a stiff hair or fiber.

Example: The plant had bristlelike leaves that made it look quite unique.

Definition: Easily broken or damaged; not strong or sturdy.

Example: The brittle glass shattered when it fell on the floor.

Definition: A type of candy made from sugar that is cooked until it becomes hard and then mixed with nuts, often broken into pieces for eating.

Example: I bought some walnut brittle from the candy store.

Definition: The quality of being easily broken or damaged, often without much change in shape before breaking.

Example: The brittleness of the glass made it difficult to handle safely.

Definition: More likely to break or shatter easily than something else.

Example: The glass is brittler than the plastic, so it can break more easily.

Definition: The process of making something wider or more extensive.

Example: The broadening of the road will help reduce traffic congestion.

Definition: To make something wider or more extensive.

Example: The company is broadening its range of products to attract more customers.