Advertisement
Advertisement
brilliance
[ bril-yuhns ]
noun
- great brightness; luster:
the brilliance of a fine diamond.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- excellence or distinction; conspicuous talent, mental ability, etc.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- splendor, elegance, or magnificence:
the brilliance of the court of Louis XIV.
- Optics. that luminance of a body consisting of its saturation and brightness.
brilliance
/ ˈ²ú°ùɪ±ôÂáÉ™²Ô²õ /
noun
- great brightness; radiance
- excellence or distinction in physical or mental ability; exceptional talent
- splendour; magnificence
the brilliance of the royal court
- physics a former term for luminance
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- ´Çv±ð°ù·²ú°ù¾±±ôl¾±²¹²Ô³¦±ð noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of brilliance1
Example Sentences
I expected to be agog, because whenever McDonald is on stage, no matter if it’s a musical, play or concert, my appreciation for the majesty of her brilliance soars.
“Lisa was a kind and gentle soul, whose brilliance, creativity, resilience and empathy, illuminated the lives of her family, friends and fans alike,†the announcement on Smith’s website said.
Cushing brought on Miedema and she had two moments of brilliance.
In August last year, that surprise offensive into Russian territory seemed like a move of tactical brilliance – boosting morale.
Sir Terry first showed Mr Smythe his fiction work in the summer of 1968 and the publisher was immediately struck by his "brilliance, sense of humour and his skill at writing".
Advertisement
Related 51³Ô¹Ïs
More About Brilliance
What doesÌýbrilliance mean?
Brilliance commonly refers to the quality of extreme intelligence. People considered geniuses are often said to possess or display brilliance.
Brilliance is a noun form of the adjective brilliant, which commonly means extremely intelligent but can also mean outstanding, exceptional, or magnificent, as in a brilliant performance.Ìý
These senses of brilliant are based on its more general meaning—shining brightly or sparkling. Bright sunshine can be described as brilliant in this way. A very sparkly gem such as a diamond could also be described as brilliant. Brilliance can be used in these contexts to refer to the brightness or sparkliness of such things.
Brilliant can also be used to mean vivid or vibrant. This sense of the word is especially used to describe colors and sounds that stand out due to being especially strong and clear. Brilliance refers to the quality of such things.
Example: I cannot overstate the brilliance of the performance—it was magnificent in every way.
Where doesÌýbrilliance come from?
The first records of the word brilliance come from the mid-1700s. It’s a noun form of the adjective brilliant, which comes from the French brillant, meaning “shining,†from the French verb briller, “to shine.â€
Brilliant was originally used as a way to describe things that literally shine or sparkle, such as the sun or a diamond. Eventually, it started to be used to describe people whose intellectual brilliance shines like the sun or a diamond.
Brilliant cut diamonds are those that are cut in a way that’s intended to maximize their brilliance—a large number of facets are added in order to better catch the light and reflect it back.
Did you know ... ?
What are some other forms related to brilliance?
- brilliant (adjective)
What are some synonyms for brilliance?
What are some words that share a root or word element with brilliance?Ìý
What are some words that often get used in discussing brilliance?
How isÌýbrilliance used in real life?
Brilliance is usually used in a positive way. It’s especially used in the context of very smart people and things that shine.
To increase the productivity of your team, lead by example, and allow others to step into their brilliance by empowering them.
— Neen James (@neenjames)
Tiffany designers and craftspeople obsessively consider angles, proportion and symmetry to ensure a diamond’s brilliance changes the very energy of the room—regardless of its placement in a setting. Discover more:
— Tiffany & Co. (@TiffanyAndCo)
I can't wait to see again! The brilliance of the film is that it haunts you even after it ends. So much going on!
— Joshua Gannon (@blueyedguy86)
Ìý
Ìý
Try usingÌýbrilliance!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of brilliance?
A. luster
B. brightness
C. gloom
D. luminance
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse