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Word: Brilliant
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 17th century: from French brillant ‘shining’, present participle of briller, from Italian brillare, probably from Latin beryllus (see beryl)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbrɪlj(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of light or colour) very bright
Short Definition:(of light or colour) very bright
Examples:- brilliant sunshine illuminated the scene
Definition:
exceptionally clever or talented
Short Definition:very clever or talented
Examples:- a brilliant young mathematician
- a brilliant idea hit her
- he was quite brilliant and was promoted almost at once
Definition:
excellent; marvellous
Short Definition:excellent
Examples:- we had a brilliant time
- ‘Brilliant!’ he declared excitedly
Word: Brilliant
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbrɪlj(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a diamond of brilliant cut
Short Definition:diamond of brilliant cut
Examples:- an elegant necklace with four rows of brilliants
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