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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.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › brilliantBrilliant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

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   Brilliant is commonly used to mean extremely intelligent, as in a brilliant mathematician or a brilliant idea. People considered geniuses are often described as brilliant in this way. It can also be used to describe something considered outstanding, exceptional, or magnificent, as in a brilliant performance.

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

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   If you describe people or ideas as brilliant, you mean that they are extremely clever.

6. 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

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › brilliantBrilliant - definition of brilliant by The Free Dictionary

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   brilliant. ( ˈbrɪljənt) adj. 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › brilliantbrilliant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adjective. /ˈbrɪliənt/ extremely clever or impressive. What a brilliant idea! an absolutely brilliant idea. a brilliant performance/invention. He made two brilliant saves to keep his side in the match. The system is brilliant in its simplicity. Extra Examples. Topics Personal qualities a2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Join us.

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

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   brilliant meaning, definition, what is brilliant: brilliant light or colour is very bright...: Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBRILLIANT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    BRILLIANT definition: 1. very good: 2. extremely clever: 3. full of light or colour: . Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › brilliantBrilliant Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Relating to or being a hue that has a combination of high lightness and strong saturation. American Heritage. Sharp and clear in tone. A recording with brilliant sound. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Very splendid or distinguished. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Adjective Definitions (5) Synonyms: superb. bright.