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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBRILLIANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBRILLIANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   extremely intelligent or skilled: Her mother was a brilliant scientist. He gave a brilliant performance. The idea was quite brilliant. She seemed to have a brilliant career ahead of her (= was likely to be extremely successful). Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. intelligent He seems like a very intelligent young man.

6. 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.

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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of brilliant – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishbrilliant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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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.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryBRILLIANT - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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    Definitions of 'brilliant' 1. A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skillful. [...] 2. A brilliant career or success is very successful. [...] 3. A brilliant color is extremely bright. [...] More. Synonyms of 'brilliant' • intelligent, sharp, intellectual [...] • expert, masterly, talented [...]

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › brilliant_n1brilliant, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    What does the noun brilliant mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun brilliant, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. brilliant has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.