brilliance
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bril·liance

noun \ˈbril-yən(t)s\

Definition of BRILLIANCE

: the quality or state of being brilliant

Examples of BRILLIANCE

  1. The professor was known for his brilliance.
  2. the brilliance of a diamond

First Known Use of BRILLIANCE

1755

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