Definition of brilliant

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  • brilliant is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • brilliant is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • brilliant is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of brilliant

  • clear and sharp and ringing (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the brilliant sound of the trumpets

    Synonyms

    1. bright
  • of surpassing excellence (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a brilliant performance

    Synonyms

    1. superb
  • having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a brilliant mind
    2. a brilliant solution to the problem

    Synonyms

    1. brainy
    2. smart as a whip
  • characterized by grandeur (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the brilliant court life at Versailles

    Synonyms

    1. glorious
    2. magnificent
    3. splendid
  • having strong or striking color (adjective)

    Examples

    1. brilliant tapestries

    Synonyms

    1. bright
    2. vivid
  • full of light; shining intensely (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a brilliant star
    2. brilliant chandeliers

See definition of brilliant in Merriam Webster