brilliancy

/'briljəns/ Cách viết khác : (brilliancy) /'briljənsi/
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brilliancy

The diamond's brilliancy caught everyone's eye in the jewelry store.

Definition

Noun: 1. A quality that outshines the usual; exceptional brightness, vividness, or splendor. This refers to a radiant or intense quality of light, color, or appearance that is strikingly bright and outstanding. 2. Exceptional intelligence, talent, or distinction. This refers to a remarkable quality of mind, skill, or achievement that shines brilliantly compared to the ordinary.

Usage and Examples
  • Referring to light or appearance:
    • The brilliancy of the diamond under the spotlight was breathtaking.
    • We admired the brilliancy of the autumn leaves in the sunlight.
  • Referring to intelligence or talent:
    • The young pianist played with a technical brilliancy that amazed the audience.
    • Her essay was noted for its intellectual brilliancy and original thought.
Advanced Usage and Notes
  • "Brilliancy" is often used in more formal or literary contexts. In everyday language, "brilliance" is more common and carries the same meanings.
  • The word can describe both literal, physical radiance and figurative, metaphorical excellence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Brilliance (n): The more frequently used synonym for "brilliancy," meaning intense brightness or exceptional talent.
    • The brilliance of her scientific discovery earned her a Nobel Prize.
  • Brilliant (adj): Very bright; shining brightly with light or color; or exceptionally clever or talented.
    • a brilliant blue sky; a brilliant mathematician
Synonyms
  • Radiance: Light or heat as emitted or reflected; great happiness or beauty emanating from someone.
  • Splendor: Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur.
  • Luminosity: The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object, or the quality of shining by emitting or reflecting light.
  • Genius: Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.
Antonyms
  • Dullness: Lack of brightness, interest, or excitement.
  • Mediocrity: The quality of being average or not very good.
  • Dimness: The state of being poorly lit; lack of brightness.
brilliancy

The diamond's brilliancy caught everyone's eye in the jewelry store.

Noun
  1. a quality that outshines the usual

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