clearness noun4 •The state of being free from obscurities or opacity; distinctness of light, colour etc.The clearness of the water meant I could still see the key lying on the river-bed. •Mental or sensory distinctness; clarity of understanding, perception etc.The daily press is the evil principle of the modern world, and time will only serve to disclose this fact with greater and greater clearness. — 1966 •The state of being free from obstruction or interference.The clearness of the path made for an easy hike. •(no longer used) Brightness, brilliancy. formsclearnesses