brilliant

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbrɪliənt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈbrɪljənt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(bril′yənt)


brilliant
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Sense: Adjective: shining
Synonyms:
shining Collocations, bright Collocations, dazzling Collocations, gleaming, sparkling Collocations, glaring, glowing Collocations, radiant, lucent, lustrous, luminous, twinkling, beaming, glittering, resplendent, coruscating
Sense: Adjective: illustrious
Synonyms:
illustrious, magnificent Collocations, glorious, distinguished, eminent, accomplished Collocations, supreme
Sense: Adjective: showing remarkable ability
Synonyms:
intelligent Collocations, gifted Collocations, ingenious, profound Collocations, penetrating, prodigious, sharp Collocations, brainy (informal), masterful, masterly, knowledgeable Collocations, expert Collocations, clever Collocations, smart Collocations, erudite, quick-witted, striking Collocations, deft
Sense: Adjective: great - UK, informal
Synonyms:
great Collocations, excellent Collocations, exceptional Collocations, fabulous Collocations, super Collocations, splendid, superb Collocations, wonderful Collocations, awesome Collocations (slang), fab (slang), mean Collocations (slang), cool Collocations (slang), hunky-dory (slang), amazeballs (slang), cracking (UK, slang), belting (UK, slang), sterling Collocations


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