26984 words

brilliant

5 definitions • 12 examples
1

Examples:

Her mother was a brilliant scientist.
He gave a brilliant performance.
The idea was quite brilliant.
She seemed to have a brilliant career ahead of her (= was likely to be extremely successful).
2
full of light, shining, or bright in colour:

Examples:

The sky was a brilliant, cloudless blue.
I was dazzled by a brilliant light.
3
very good:

Examples:

"Did you like the film?" "I thought it was brilliant."
She's got a brilliant sense of humour.
Oh, brilliant! My parcel's arrived.
4

Examples:

a brilliant plan
Armstrong was one of the most brilliant musicians in jazz.
5
full of light, shining, or bright in color:

Examples:

The sky was a brilliant blue.

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