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   Bril·liant

   /ˈbrilyənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of light or color) very bright and radiant: "brilliant sunshine illuminated the scene" Similar brightshiningblazingdazzlinglightvividintenseablazebeaminggleamingglaringluminouslustrousluminescentradiantincandescentphosphorescentscintillatingresplendentliterary:irradiantlucenteffulgentrefulgentfulgentlucidglisteringcoruscatinglambentfulgurantfulguratingfulgurousvividintensebrightblazingdazzlingOpposite darkgloomydarkdull
   • 2. exceptionally clever or talented: "a brilliant young mathematician" Similar giftedtalentedvirtuosogeniusaccomplishedingeniousmasterlyinventivecreativeintelligentbrightcleversmartastuteacutebrainyintellectualprofoundskillfulableexpertadeptelitesuperiorcrackchoicefirst-classfirst-rateexcellenteducatedscholarlylearnederuditecerebralprecociousinformal:brainygeniuswhip-smartOpposite stupiduntalented
   • ▪ outstanding; impressive: "his brilliant career at Harvard" Similar superbmagnificentsplendidimpressiveremarkableexceptionalgloriousillustrious
   • 3. very good, excellent, or marvelous: informal British "we had a brilliant time" Similar excellentmarveloussuperbvery goodfirst-ratefirst-classwonderfuloutstandingexceptionalmagnificentsplendidsuperlativematchlesspeerlessinformal:greatterrifictremendousfantasticsensationalstellarfabuloussupercalifragilisticexpialidociousacefabA1coolawesomeamazeballsmagicwickedtip-toptop-notchout of sightout of this worldway-outcapitalbrillsmashingbostingon fleekbonzerinformal, dated:spiffingtoppingtop-holewizardOpposite bad

   noun

   • 1. a diamond of brilliant cut: "an elegant necklace with four rows of brilliants"

   Word Origin late 17th century: from French brillant ‘shining’, present participle of briller, from Italian brillare, probably from Latin beryllus (see beryl).

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBRILLIANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · (brɪliənt ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful . She had a brilliant mind. Her brilliant performance had earned her two Golden Globes. Synonyms: intelligent, sharp, intellectual, alert More Synonyms of brilliant.

3. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › brilliantbrilliant | meaning of brilliant in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English bril‧liant /ˈbrɪljənt/ S2 W3 adjective 1 bright brilliant light or colour is very bright and strong She closed her eyes against the brilliant light. We sat outside in the brilliant sunshine.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbrilliant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of brilliant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › brilliantBrilliant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Brilliant describes anything sparkly, fabulous, or full of light. A bright color is brilliant, too, like the brilliant orange of a setting sun. Definitions of brilliant. adjective. full of light; shining intensely. “a brilliant star” “ brilliant chandeliers” synonyms: bright. emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts. adjective.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › brilliantBRILLIANT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of brilliant – Learner’s Dictionary. brilliant. adjective. uk / ˈbrɪliənt / us. brilliant adjective (GOOD) Add to word list. A2. very good: We saw a brilliant film. brilliant adjective (CLEVER) B1. extremely clever: a brilliant scholar. brilliant adjective (LIGHT) B1. full of light or colour: The sky was a brilliant blue. brilliantly.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › brilliants&BRILLIANT Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. shining brightly; sparkling; glittering; lustrous: the brilliant lights of the city. distinguished; illustrious: a brilliant performance by a young pianist. having or showing great intelligence, talent, quality, etc.: a brilliant technician.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › brilliantbrilliant - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 9, 2024 · (of a voice or sound) Having a sharp, clear tone. ( British) Of surpassing excellence . The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant. ( British) Magnificent or wonderful. Highly intelligent . She is a brilliant scientist. Synonyms [ edit] (shining brightly): glittering, shining. (of a colour: both light and saturated):