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brilliant

/ˈbɹɪl.jənt/adjective2 syllables

Brilliant means: characterized by grandeur.

Synonyms for brilliant23

adjective, as in characterized by grandeur

glorious, magnificent, splendid, impressive

adjective, as in having strong or striking color

bright, vivid, colorful, colourful

adjective, as in having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence

brainy, smart as a whip, intelligent

adjective, as in of surpassing excellence

superb, superior

adjective, as in clear and sharp and ringing

bright, reverberant

adjective, as in full of light; shining intensely

bright

also used for brilliant

glittering, shining, excellent, distinctive, striking, exceptional, marvellous, marvelous, ingenious

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What does brilliant mean?6

adjective

1

characterized by grandeur“the brilliant court life at Versailles”

2

having strong or striking color“bright dress”

3

having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence“our project needs brainy women”

4

of surpassing excellence“a brilliant performance”

5

clear and sharp and ringing“the bright sound of the trumpet section”

6

full of light; shining intensely“a brilliant star”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with brilliant?1

three syllables

resilient
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Brilliant in a sentence

  • At sunset, she can see an expansive sky that is brilliant pink and orange.Hybrid
  • She's a brilliant pupil, and is widely acknowledged as such.sundown
  • Whatever you’re up to today, we hope you have a brilliant day ahead!mraz
  • On the horizon, the brilliant red sun is sinking into the sea.sundown
  • Though brilliant, the academician was notorious for his lack of practical sense.rul
  • On the horizon, the brilliant red sun sinks into the sea.sundown
  • She was a brilliant scholar, receiving acclaim far and wide.sundown
  • He became a brilliant scholar, but only at the expense of his health.Auride

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