brilliant

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 2 Crimean Tatar 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun 2.2.1 Declension 2.3 References

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Adjective

brilliant (comparative more brilliant, superlative most brilliant)

1. shining brightly

   the brilliant lights along the promenade

2. (of a colour) both light and saturated

   butterflies with brilliant blue wings

3. (of a voice or sound) having a sharp, clear tone
4. of surpassing excellence (primarily UK usage)

   The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant.

5. magnificent or wonderful (primarily UK usage)
6. highly intelligent

   She is a brilliant scientist.

[edit] Synonyms

• (shining brightly): glittering, shining
• (of a colour: both light and saturated):
• (of a voice or sound: having a sharp, clear tone):
• (surpassing excellence): excellent, distinctive, striking, superb (primarily UK usage)
• (magnificent or wonderful): exceptional, glorious, magnificent, marvellous/marvelous, splendid, wonderful (primarily UK usage)
• (highly intelligent): brainy, ingenious
• See also Wikisaurus:intelligent

[edit] Related terms

• brilliance
• brilliantine
• brilliantness

[edit] Translations

• Spanish: brillante m and f

[edit] Noun

brilliant (plural brilliants)

1. a finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, having many facets

   • 1891: “And the ring?” I asked, glancing at a remarkable brilliant which sparkled upon his finger. — Arthur Conan Doyle, ‘A Case Of Identity’ (Norton 2005 p.76)

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[edit] Crimean Tatar

[edit] Etymology

French brillant.

[edit] Noun

brilliant

1. brilliant.

[edit] Declension

[edit] References

• Useinov & Mireev Dictionary, Simferopol, Dolya, 2002 [1]