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- pronunciation:
- brIl
yihnt
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is brilliant, it is very shiny or bright.
There was brilliant sunshine on the morning after the big storm.The diamond in her ring was brilliant.- antonyms:
- gloomy, pale
- similar words:
- bright
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| definition 2: |
A brilliant person has a very smart and quick mind.
My brother said I was brilliant when I figured out what was wrong with his phone.- similar words:
- bright, clever, quick, sharp, smart
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| definition 3: |
When you do a brilliant thing, you do something in way that is really great and wonderful.
The orchestra gave a brilliant concert last night.- similar words:
- inspired, splendid
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| related words: |
golden, intelligent, magnificent, shiny, strong, sunny |
| derivation: |
brilliantly (adv.) |
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