Cool MateMeaning of Brilliant
In simple words: Very bright or smart.
Brilliant in a sentence
- That was a brilliant performance by the actor.
- She has a brilliant mind for solving complex problems.
- The sunset was absolutely brilliant and full of vibrant colors.
- His brilliant idea changed the way we think about recycling.
- I found a brilliant book at the library yesterday.
How to use Brilliant
Use '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.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a bright lightbulb shining brilliantly in your mind!
Related words
Synonyms for Brilliant
Common mistakes with Brilliant
- '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.
Compare Brilliant with Genius, Exceptional, Outstanding, Remarkable, Wonderful
Brilliant appears in
Brilliant in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رائع
ذكي جداً أو ساطع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চমৎকার, উজ্জ্বল
খুব উজ্জ্বল বা স্মার্ট।
- GermanDeutsch
Brillant
Sehr hell oder schlau.
- SpanishEspañol
Brillante
Muy brillante o inteligente.
- Persianفارسی
درخشان، عالی
خیلی روشن یا باهوش.
- FrenchFrançais
Brillant
Très brillant ou très intelligent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शानदार
बहुत होशियार या समझदार।
- ItalianItaliano
Brillante
Molto brillante o intelligente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Brilhante
Muito brilhante ou esperto.
- RussianРусский
Блестящий, Отличный, Гениальный
Очень яркий или умный.
- Urduاردو
شاندار، ذہین
بہت روشن یا ہوشیار۔
- Chinese中文
杰出的
非常聪明或明亮。
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Frequently asked questions about Brilliant
What does Brilliant mean?
Very bright or smart.
What is the definition of Brilliant?
extremely clever or impressive
How do you use Brilliant in a sentence?
That was a brilliant performance by the actor.
Can you give another example of Brilliant?
She has a brilliant mind for solving complex problems.
What are synonyms for Brilliant?
Common alternatives include genius, exceptional, outstanding, remarkable, wonderful.
What is the opposite of Brilliant?
Opposite meanings include dull, dim, stupid.
What words go with Brilliant?
It commonly pairs with be, look, just, really, truly, at, be, look, just, really, truly, at, be, look, just, really, truly, at.
What are common mistakes when using Brilliant?
'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.
How do you pronounce Brilliant?
US: /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbrɪliənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Brilliant?
Use '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.
What CEFR level is Brilliant?
"Brilliant" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.