EnglishEspañolFrançaisDeutschItalianoPortuguêsРусский日本語한국어العربيةहिन्दीTürkçe
🔍

Brilliant

noun
/ˈbɹɪljənt/
Word Frequency: 13.3

Definitions

1.nounA finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
2.nounThe size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.
3.nounMost hummingbird species of the genus Heliodoxa.
4.nounA kind of cotton goods, figured on the weaving.
5.adjectiveShining brightly.
"the brilliant lights along the promenade"
6.adjective(of a colour) Both bright and saturated.
"butterflies with brilliant blue wings"
7.adjective(of a voice or sound) Having a sharp, clear tone
8.adjectiveOf surpassing excellence.
"The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant."
9.adjectiveMagnificent or wonderful.
10.adjectiveHighly intelligent.
"She is a brilliant scientist."

Synonyms

brainyingeniousexceptionalgloriousmagnificentmarvellousmarveloussplendidwonderfulglitteringshiningdistinctive

Rhymes With

resilient
🔗 Find words with "brilliant" in A2Z Word Finder
The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.
Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters
That email did not go through — please check it and try again.