Synonyms of brilliance

brilliance

noun

ˈbril-yən(t)s 

1

as in brilliancy

the quality or state of having or giving off light

the brilliance of the flash from the camera was so intense that I was blinded for a moment afterwards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brilliancy
• brightness
• lightness
• illumination
• glow
• dazzle
• luminosity
• luster
• radiance
• effulgence
• splendor
• candor
• light
• glare
• glint
• luminousness
• refulgence
• gleam
• luminance
• lustrousness
• flicker
• luminescence
• lambency
• incandescence
• twinkle
• flame
• blaze
• glimmer
• fluorescence
• sheen
• shimmer
• sparkle
• flare
• fire
• flash
• polish
• gloss
• shine
• scintillation
• shininess
• glitter
• burnish
• glisten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dullness
• blackness
• darkness
• dark
• duskiness
• dimness
• somberness
• gloominess
• obscurity
• cloudiness
• haziness
• murkiness
• paleness
• grayness
• colorlessness
• obscureness
• lackluster
• shadiness
• shadowiness

2

as in majesty

impressiveness of beauty on a large scale

the brilliance of the palace is really quite staggering

Synonyms & Similar Words

• majesty
• glory
• elegance
• wonderfulness
• magnificence
• nobility
• grandeur
• resplendence
• nobleness
• gloriousness
• splendor
• gorgeousness
• marvelousness
• grandness
• stupendousness
• splendidness
• resplendency
• sublimeness
• dignity
• awesomeness
• superbness
• richness
• stateliness
• wondrousness
• augustness
• opulence
• splendiferousness
• grace
• formidability
• luxuriousness
• luxuriance
• lavishness
• grandiosity
• sumptuousness
• luxury
• remarkableness
• gaudiness
• elaborateness
• ostentation
• flashiness
• ornateness
• extraordinariness
• showiness
• pretentiousness
• princeliness
• poshness
• swankiness
• ritziness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brilliance

The Panthers ultimately emerged from Lincoln Financial Field with a 25-14 win over the Eagles — thanks to Tyus’ brilliance, an impressive season debut from right tackle Taylor Moton and excellence elsewhere across the roster. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

Peak fall color is still potential to be realized, a brilliance whose arrival is impending but unpredictable. — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

But the 25-year-old, after a brief call-up in May, showed flashes of brilliance at the plate and on the field during his 38 games with the Braves before being sent back to Triple-A for the remainder of the season. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026

This track has a lot of richness in the high end, with poignant hi-hat hits, rimshots, and some sweet brilliance on top of the acoustic rhythm guitar, fiddle, and electric guitar, all of which go by the wayside. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026