/ˈbrɪljənt/
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Translation
Very good, or very clever; it can also mean very bright.
Word origin
From French brillant, from briller meaning to shine.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- brillant
Examples
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In Britain "brilliant" often just means "very good".
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Here "brilliant" means very clever.
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"Brilliant" can also mean very bright and shining.
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