English word
Brilliant
Definitions
adjective
- very bright : glittering
- striking, distinctive
- distinguished by unusual mental keenness or alertness
- very good : excellentBritish
Synonyms for brilliant
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Synonyms by context
Exceptionally clever or talented
adjective
- brainy
- intelligent
- genius
- accomplished
- intellectual
- smart
- talented
A gemstone cut in a particular form so as to maximize light return through the top
noun
- gemstone
- gem
- jewel
- rock
- stone
- precious stone
- sparkler
- bijou
- semi-precious stone
- baguette
A gemstone made from a glimmering glass-like mineral
noun
- diamond
- solitaire
- rhinestone
- ice
- zircon
- bort
(informal, sarcastic) Used ironically to express disapproval
- some
- amazing
- awesome
- super
- terrific
- extraordinary
Antonyms for brilliant
(bad) Opposite of exceptional for its kind
(normal) Opposite of exceptional for its kind
- normal
- typical
- usual
- common
- average
- everyday
- expected
- established
- traditional
- general
Phrases
- above and beyond
- above average
- all right
- a million dollars
- a standout
- below par
- best ever
- better than average
- better than expected
- better than usual
- beyond compare
- beyond description
- beyond one's wildest dreams
- beyond the realm of reason
- beyond words
- big league
- big name
- carefully chosen
- cat's meow
- cat's pajamas