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brilliance

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbrɪljəns/

brilliance means: Exceptional ability to think, understand, or solve difficult problems.

noun

EXCEPTIONAL INTELLIGENCEC1

Exceptional ability to think, understand, or solve difficult problems.

  • Her brilliance impressed every teacher.
  • The solution showed his mathematical brilliance.
  • Few scientists could match her intellectual brilliance.

Similar words: genius, intelligence

Opposites: stupidity

Common phrases: intellectual brilliance, mathematical brilliance

OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCEC1

The quality of being extremely impressive, beautiful, or skillful.

  • The performance was full of brilliance.
  • His goal was a moment of sheer brilliance.
  • We admired the brilliance of the costumes.

Similar words: excellence, splendor

Common phrases: sheer brilliance, technical brilliance

BRIGHT LIGHTC1

The quality of shining with very strong light.

  • The sun’s brilliance hurt my eyes.
  • We admired the brilliance of the stars.
  • The diamond sparkled with extraordinary brilliance.

Similar words: brightness, radiance

Opposites: dimness

Common phrases: brilliance of something, dazzling brilliance

Questions about brilliance

What does brilliance mean?

Exceptional ability to think, understand, or solve difficult problems.

What is brilliance in other languages?

Türkçe: deha · Español: genialidad · Français: génie · Deutsch: Genialität · Italiano: genialità · 日本語: 非凡な知性

How do you pronounce brilliance?

It is pronounced /ˈbrɪljəns/.

How do you use brilliance in a sentence?

Her brilliance impressed every teacher. The solution showed his mathematical brilliance.

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