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BRILLIANT

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

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There are 16 meanings of the word Brilliant.

How to pronounce brilliant:

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Brilliant - as an adjective satellite

Of surpassing excellence

Example: "A brilliant performance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
superb10

Having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence

Example: "Our project needs brainy women"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brainy11smart as a whip

Characterized by grandeur

Example: "The brilliant court life at versailles"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glorious9magnificent19splendid12

Having strong or striking color

Example: "Bright dress"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bright12vivid12

Full of light; shining intensely

Example: "A brilliant star"

Clear and sharp and ringing

Example: "The bright sound of the trumpet section"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bright12

Brilliant - as a noun

A 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.

The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.

Most hummingbird species of the genus heliodoxa.

A kind of cotton goods, figured on the weaving.

Brilliant - as an adjective

Shining brightly.

Example: "The brilliant lights along the promenade"

(of a colour) both bright and saturated.

Example: "Butterflies with brilliant blue wings"

(of a voice or sound) having a sharp, clear tone

Of surpassing excellence.

Example: "The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant."

Magnificent or wonderful.

Highly intelligent.

Example: "She is a brilliant scientist."

Example Sentences

"She gave a brilliant performance on stage."
"The sunset was a brilliant display of colors."
"He is a brilliant scientist."
"The new painting in the gallery is brilliant."
"The comedian's jokes were brilliant and had the audience laughing non-stop."
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Word Game Points

Is BRILLIANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brilliant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRILLIANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BRILLIANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brilliant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRILLIANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is BRILLIANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brilliant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRILLIANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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