brilliance

noun

bril·​liance ˈbril-yən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being brilliant

Synonyms of brilliance

• brilliancy
• brightness
• lightness

Examples of brilliance in a Sentence

The professor was known for his brilliance.

the brilliance of a diamond

Recent Examples on the Web

Late-match brilliance has become unsurprising from Argentina, a South American country of 47 million that’s 33rd in population and 24th in gross domestic product. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

Argentina have played in bursts, frequently drawing on their never-say-die spirit as well as Messi’s brilliance. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026

But the off-field controversies have struggled to keep pace with the on-pitch brilliance. — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026

His last moments portray him too much as an oafish simpleton, which undercuts both Leela’s brilliance and Krish’s leadership instincts, and moves the the play towards devices that prioritize humor over organic truth. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

brilliance

noun

bril·​liance ˈbril-yən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being brilliant