brilliant
/'briljənt/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Exceptionally bright, vivid, or intense: Describes something that emits a very strong light or has a very striking, vibrant color.
- Extremely intelligent, skillful, or impressive: Describes a person, their mind, or an achievement that shows outstanding mental ability, talent, or excellence.
Usage and Examples
Describing light or color:
- The sky was full of brilliant stars.
- She wore a dress of brilliant blue.
Describing intelligence, skill, or quality:
- He gave a brilliant lecture on quantum physics.
- She found a brilliant solution to the complex puzzle.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "Brilliant" can imply a sparkling, glittering quality, not just mere brightness.
- The diamond was cut to be absolutely brilliant.
- It can be used informally in British English to express strong approval, meaning "excellent" or "wonderful."
- "That's a brilliant idea!"
Variants and Related Words
- Brilliance (noun): The quality of being brilliant; intense brightness or exceptional talent.
- The brilliance of the sunset was breathtaking.
- Her intellectual brilliance was recognized early.
- Brilliantly (adverb): In a brilliant manner.
- The problem was solved brilliantly.
Synonyms
- Radiant: Emitting light or heat; beaming with happiness.
- Dazzling: So bright as to blind temporarily; extremely impressive.
- Genius: Exceptional intellectual or creative power.
- Superb: Excellent, of the highest quality.
Antonyms
- Dull: Lacking brightness, luster, or intelligence.
- Dim: Not bright or clear.
- Mediocre: Of only moderate quality; not very good.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- A brilliant career: A very successful and distinguished professional life.
- The young lawyer was destined for a brilliant career.
- Brilliant success: An outstandingly successful achievement.
- The product launch was a brilliant success.
Adjective
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clear and sharp and ringing
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the bright sound of the trumpet section
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the brilliant sound of the trumpets
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full of light; shining intensely
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a brilliant star
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brilliant chandeliers
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having striking color
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bright dress
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brilliant tapestries
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a bird with vivid plumage
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characterized by grandeur
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the brilliant court life at Versailles
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a glorious work of art
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magnificent cathedrals
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the splendid coronation ceremony
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having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
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some men dislike brainy women
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a brilliant mind
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a brilliant solution to the problem
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of surpassing excellence
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a brilliant performance
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a superb actor
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