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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.

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     BRILLIANT meaning: 1. extremely intelligent or skilled: 2....

   • Znaczenie Brilliant, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     brilliant definicja: 1. extremely intelligent or skilled: 2....

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     BRILLIANT translate: gemerlapan, cemerlang, pandai sekali....

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   adjective. shining brightly; sparkling; glittering; lustrous: the brilliant lights of the city. distinguished; illustrious: a brilliant performance by a young pianist. having or showing great intelligence, talent, quality, etc.: a brilliant technician. strong and clear in tone; vivid; bright:

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word brilliant, such as shining, sparkling, clever, or excellent. Find synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and word frequency of brilliant.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective brilliant, which can describe something extremely clever, impressive, good, intelligent or bright. See example sentences, synonyms and word origin.

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   Brilliant describes something super bright, like intense lights at a football stadium, a super sparkly diamond, or the student who graduates from Harvard at age 13. Brilliant comes from the Italian word brillare, to "sparkle" like those bright lights, diamonds, and brainiac kid.

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

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   Brilliant means very good, extremely clever, or full of light or colour. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see translations in other languages.