Brilliant vs Exceptional vs Outstanding vs Remarkable

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Brilliant

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2adjective

Exceptional

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1adjective

Outstanding

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2adjective

Remarkable

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2adjective
 BrilliantExceptionalOutstandingRemarkable
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈsepʃənl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈsepʃənl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/"]/
BedeutungVery bright or smart.Very good or unusual; better than normal.Very good or excellent.Very special or unusual, worth noticing.
BeispielThat was a brilliant performance by the actor.Her exceptional talent in mathematics earned her a scholarship to the university.She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager.The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2C1B2B2
Wortartadjectiveadjectiveadjectiveadjective
Kollokationenbe, look, just, really, truly, at, be, look, just, really, truly, at, be, look, just, really, truly, atbe, remain, consider somebody/​something, highly, pretty, really, nothing exceptional, something exceptionalbe, consider something, particularly, really, truly, be, remain, leave something, stillbe, seem, absolutely, just, most, for
Antonymedull, dim, stupidordinary, common, averagemediocre, ordinary, unremarkableordinary, unremarkable, mundane
Häufige Fehler'Brilliant' is often confused with 'good' – 'brilliant' conveys a much stronger positive meaning., Some learners use 'brilliant' as a verb instead of an adjective., Mixing it up with 'brilliance', which is a noun.Confused with 'exceptional' vs 'exceptionable' — the latter means objectionable., Using 'exceptional' incorrectly as a verb., Mispronouncing the word, leading to misunderstanding.Used incorrectly as a noun., Confused with 'outstand' (verb)., 'Outstanding' used in a sarcastic context when it should be genuine.Confused with 'remarkable' and 'notable', which have subtle differences in connotation., Using 'remarkable' in a negative context, which doesn't fit its positive meaning., Overusing it; it can sound exaggerated if used too frequently.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'brilliant' to describe something very intelligent or something that shines brightly. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts but may sound overly grand in casual situations.Use 'exceptional' to describe something that stands out positively. It’s appropriate in both professional and everyday contexts, but avoid using it too frequently to maintain its impact.Use 'outstanding' to describe something that is much better than average. It's appropriate in both professional and casual contexts, but be careful not to overuse it, as it can lose its impact.Use 'remarkable' to describe something that is impressive, surprising, or extraordinary. It is neutral in tone, so it can be used in most contexts, including both spoken and written language. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler terms may suffice.

Häufige Fragen: Brilliant vs Exceptional vs Outstanding vs Remarkable

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Brilliant, Exceptional, Outstanding und Remarkable?

Brilliant: Very bright or smart. Exceptional: Very good or unusual; better than normal. Outstanding: Very good or excellent. Remarkable: Very special or unusual, worth noticing.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Brilliant, Exceptional, Outstanding und Remarkable?

Exceptional ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Brilliant, Exceptional, Outstanding und Remarkable auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Brilliant: A2, Exceptional: C1, Outstanding: B2, Remarkable: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Brilliant, Exceptional, Outstanding und Remarkable?

Brilliant: adjective, Exceptional: adjective, Outstanding: adjective, Remarkable: adjective.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Brilliant: That was a brilliant performance by the actor. Exceptional: Her exceptional talent in mathematics earned her a scholarship to the university. Outstanding: She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager. Remarkable: The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever.

Kann ich Brilliant, Exceptional, Outstanding und Remarkable austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Brilliant, Exceptional, Outstanding und Remarkable sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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