Meaning & use
brilliant
Exceptionally intelligent or skillful, or extremely bright in light or color.
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The professor was known as a brilliant scientist who solved problems others found impossible.
The fireworks burst into a brilliant display of red and gold against the night sky.
A note on using this word
In British English, brilliant is also common as an informal way of saying something is excellent or wonderful, similar to 'great.'
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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