brilliant

/bɹˈɪljənt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. of surpassing excellence
   “a brilliant performance”
2. having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
   “our project needs brainy women”
3. characterized by grandeur
   “the brilliant court life at Versailles”
4. having strong or striking color
   “bright dress”
5. full of light; shining intensely
   “a brilliant star”
6. clear and sharp and ringing
   “the bright sound of the trumpet section”

Synonyms for brilliant

• superb
• superior
• brainy
• smart as a whip
• intelligent
• glorious
• magnificent
• splendid
• impressive
• bright
• vivid
• colorful
• reverberant

Words that rhyme with brilliant

• resilient