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brilliant

Main Entry: ¹bril·liant

Pronunciation: \ˈbril-yənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: French brillant, present participle of briller to shine, from Italian brillare

Date: 1696

1 : very bright : glittering <a brilliant light>
2 a : striking, distinctive <a brilliant example> b : distinguished by unusual mental keenness or alertness

synonyms see bright

— bril·liant·ly adverb

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