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brilliant

adjective(bril-liant)

clear and sharp and ringing

Synonyms: bright,

Examples:

The brilliant sound of the trumpets.

brilliant

adjective(bril-liant)

of surpassing excellence

Synonyms: superb,

Examples:

A brilliant performance.

brilliant

adjective(bril-liant)

having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence

Synonyms: brainy, smart as a whip,

Examples:

A brilliant mind.
A brilliant solution to the problem.

brilliant

adjective(bril-liant)

characterized by grandeur

Synonyms: glorious, magnificent, splendid,

Examples:

The brilliant court life at Versailles.

brilliant

adjective(bril-liant)

having strong or striking color

Synonyms: bright, vivid,

Examples:

Brilliant tapestries.

brilliant

adjective(bril-liant)

full of light; shining intensely

Examples:

A brilliant star.
Brilliant chandeliers.

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