brilliant
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adjective \ˈbril-yənt\Definition of BRILLIANT
1
: very bright : glittering <a brilliant light>
2
a : striking, distinctive <a brilliant example> b : distinguished by unusual mental keenness or alertness
— bril·liant·ly adverb
See Examples of BRILLIANT
- a brilliant star in the sky
- a store decorated in brilliant colors
- He pitched a brilliant game.
- She gave a brilliant performance.
- She has a brilliant mind.
Origin of BRILLIANT
French brillant, present participle of briller to shine, from Italian brillare
First Known Use: 1696
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2brilliant
nounDefinition of BRILLIANT
: a gem (as a diamond) cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to have special brilliance
Examples of BRILLIANT
- <the diamond cutter set out an array of brilliants to show the various ways the diamond could be cut>
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First Known Use of BRILLIANT
1690
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