Definition of brilliant
1 : very bright : glittering a brilliant light
2a : striking, distinctive a brilliant exampleb : distinguished by unusual mental keenness or alertness brilliant scientists
3 British : very good : excellent
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Examples of brilliant in a Sentence
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 and Etymology of brilliant
French brillant, present participle of briller to shine, from Italian brillare
First Known Use: circa 1681
Synonym Discussion of brilliant
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Definition of brilliant
: a gem (such as a diamond) cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to have special brightness or brilliance
Examples of brilliant in a Sentence
the diamond cutter set out an array of brilliants to show the various ways the diamond could be cut
Illustration of brilliant
Origin and Etymology of brilliant
borrowed from French brillant, noun derivative of brillant 1brilliant
First Known Use: 1690
BRILLIANT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of brilliant for English Language Learners
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: very bright : flashing with light
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: very impressive or successful
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: extremely intelligent : much more intelligent than most people
BRILLIANT Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of brilliant for Students
1 : flashing with light : very bright brilliant jewels
2 : very impressive a brilliant career
3 : very smart or clever a brilliant student
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