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brilliantly Definition


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brilliant
adj
    1. Very bright and sparkling.
      Thesaurus: shining, dazzling, sparkling, gleaming, effulgent, lambent, scintillating, refulgent, vivid; Antonym: dull.
    2. Said of a colour: bright and vivid.
    3. Said of a person: showing outstanding intelligence or talent.
      Thesaurus: ingenious, adroit, expert, gifted, talented, multitalented, skilful, inventive, intellectual; extraordinary, superb, splendid, excellent, exceptional, remarkable.
    4. Making a great display or show.
    5. colloq
      Excellent; exceptionally good.
    6. technical
      Said of a gem, especially a diamond: cut so as to have a lot of facets, so that it sparkles brightly.
      Form: brilliant-cut (usually)
noun
    1. A diamond or other gem.
Derivative: brilliantly
adverb
    Etymology: 17c: from French brillant, from briller to shine.



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