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brilliant

UK
/ˈbrɪl.jənt/
US
/ˈbrɪl.jənt/

Translations

brilliantnoun
Specialized countable noun sense: a brilliant-cut diamond or gemstone.
brilliantadjective
Main and most frequent part of speech; used both attributively and predicatively.
brilliantnoun
brilliants
pl
UK
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US
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brillantSens de joaillerie.
The jeweler showed us a stunning brilliant that sparkled under the light.
Le bijoutier nous a montré un superbe brillant qui scintillait sous la lumière.
brilliantadjective
more brilliant
Comp.
most brilliant
Super.
UK
/ˈbrɪl.jənt/
US
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She came up with a brilliant solution to the problem.
Elle a trouvé une solution brillante au problème.
génialFamilier.
We had a brilliant time at the festival.
Nous avons passé un moment génial au festival.
Additional translations
éclatantSurtout pour la lumière, les couleurs ou un aspect visuel.
formidable
rayonnantPour une lumière ou une apparence éclatante.
éblouissantSurtout pour des couleurs ou un éclat visuel remarquable.
merveilleuxPour exprimer une appréciation enthousiaste, courant à l’oral.
lumineuxPour un aspect ou une lumière très claire et rayonnante.
superFamilier, pour exprimer qu’une chose est excellente ou très agréable.
Synonyms
bright
radiant
luminous
shining
intelligent
clever
exceptional
remarkable
outstanding
genius
Antonyms
dull
dim
bland
brilliantinterjection
UK
/ˈbrɪl.jənt/
US
/ˈbrɪl.jənt/
Used colloquially in British English to express approval or pleasure.
Brilliant! That's exactly what we needed.
Génial ! C’est exactement ce qu’il nous fallait.
brilliantsnoun

brilliant

brilliants
pl
UK
/ˈbrɪl.jənts/
US
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brillantTerme de joaillerie ; au pluriel, désigne des diamants taillés en brillant.
The necklace was adorned with several brilliants that caught the light beautifully.
Le collier était orné de plusieurs brillants qui captaient magnifiquement la lumière.
Additional translations
brillantEmploi substantivé, rare ; pour des personnes exceptionnellement intelligentes ou talentueuses.
Synonyms
gems
jewels
diamonds
precious stones
sparkles

Definitions

brilliantnoun
A diamond or other gemstone cut with many facets so that it sparkles intensely.
She wore a necklace with three large brilliants.
brilliantadjective
Giving off a lot of light; very bright or sparkling.
The brilliant white walls reflected the sunlight.
Exceptionally intelligent, talented, or skillful.
She gave a brilliant answer in class.
Excellent; extremely good or impressive.
That was a brilliant performance.
brilliantnoun
A diamond or other gemstone cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to have exceptional brilliance.
The jeweler showed us a stunning brilliant that sparkled under the light.
brilliantadjective
Exceptionally clever or talented.
She came up with a brilliant solution to the problem.
Very bright and radiant.
The brilliant sunlight streamed through the window.
Impressive or striking in appearance.
The brilliant colors of the sunset took everyone's breath away.
Excellent; wonderful.
We had a brilliant time at the festival.
brilliantinterjection
Used to express enthusiastic approval, pleasure, or excitement.
Brilliant! That's exactly what we needed.
brilliantsnoun
A type of gemstone, especially a diamond, that has been cut in a particular way to maximize its brilliance and sparkle.
The necklace was adorned with several brilliants that caught the light beautifully.
A term used to describe a person or thing that is exceptionally clever or talented.
The young chess prodigy was considered one of the brilliants of his generation.
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