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- pronunciation:
- brIl
yihnt
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
very shiny or bright; glittering.
The brilliant stars lit up the night sky.- synonyms:
- glittering
- antonyms:
- gloomy, pale
- similar words:
- alight, bright, glaring, radiant, vivid
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| definition 2: |
having a very smart, sharp, and quick mind.
My sister is a brilliant thinker who amazes even her teachers.- similar words:
- bright, clever, gifted, ingenious, nimble, quick, sharp, smart
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| definition 3: |
wonderful or outstanding.
You wrote a brilliant essay that really made us think.- synonyms:
- dazzling
- similar words:
- gorgeous, inspired, splendid, stellar
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| related words: |
ablaze, golden, intellectual, intelligent, magnificent, shiny, strong, sunny |
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| derivation: |
brilliantly (adv.) |
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