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   brilliant

   /ˈbrɪlj(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of light or colour) very bright: "brilliant sunshine illuminated the scene" Similar brightshiningblazingdazzlinglightvividintenseablazebeaminggleamingglaringluminouslustrousluminescentradiantincandescentphosphorescentscintillatingresplendentliterary:irradiantlucenteffulgentrefulgentfulgentlucidglisteringcoruscatinglambentfulgurantfulguratingfulgurousvividintensebrightblazingdazzlingOpposite darkgloomydarkdull
   • 2. exceptionally clever or talented: "he was quite brilliant and was promoted almost at once" Similar giftedtalentedvirtuosogeniusaccomplishedingeniousmasterlyinventivecreativeintelligentbrightcleversmartastuteacutebrainyintellectualprofoundskilfulableexpertadeptelitesuperiorcrackchoicefirst-classfirst-rateexcellenteducatedscholarlylearnederuditecerebralprecociousinformal:brainygeniuswhip-smartOpposite stupiduntalented
   • ▪ outstanding; impressive: "his brilliant career at Harvard" Similar superbmagnificentsplendidimpressiveremarkableexceptionalgloriousillustrious
   • 3. excellent; marvellous: informal British "we had a brilliant time" Similar excellentmarvelloussuperbvery 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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   Brilliant definition: shining brightly; sparkling; glittering; lustrous. See examples of BRILLIANT used in a sentence.

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   1. shining with light; sparkling. 2. (Colours) (of a colour) having a high saturation and reflecting a considerable amount of light; vivid. 3. outstanding; exceptional: a brilliant success. 4. splendid; magnificent: a brilliant show. 5. of outstanding intelligence or intellect: a brilliant mind; a brilliant idea. 6. (Instruments) music.

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   BRILLIANT definition: 1. extremely intelligent or skilled: 2. full of light, shining, or bright in colour: 3. very…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of BRILLIANT is very bright : glittering. How to use brilliant in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Brilliant.

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   having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence. “a brilliant mind” “a brilliant solution to the problem” synonyms: brainy, genius, smart as a whip. intelligent. having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree. adjective. of surpassing excellence.

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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.

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   strong and clear in tone; vivid; bright: brilliant blues and greens; the brilliant sound of the trumpets. splendid or magnificent: a brilliant social event. See more

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   (brɪliənt ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A2. 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.

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    brilliant extremely intelligent or skillful: She's a brilliant young scientist. bright intelligent; quick to learn: He's probably the brightest student in the class. Bright is used especially to talk about young people.

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    a : extremely intelligent : much more intelligent than most people. a brilliant scientist. She has a brilliant mind. b : showing extreme intelligence : extremely clever. a brilliant idea. — often used in a joking or ironic way to describe a foolish idea, action, etc. It was brilliant of you to leave your passport at home! 4.