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brilliant definition
bril·liant (-yənt)
adjective
- shining brightly; sparkling
- vivid; intense
- very splendid or distinguished
- having or showing keen intelligence, great talent or skill, etc.
Etymology: Fr brillant, sparkling, prp. of briller, to sparkle, glitter < It brillare, sparkle, whirl
noun
a gem, esp. a diamond, cut in a certain way with many facets for maximum brilliance
Related Forms:
- brilliantly bril′·liantly adverb
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