Brilliant meaning

What does “brilliant” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“brilliant” is an adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of surpassing excellence.

brilliant

of surpassing excellence
“a brilliant performance”
“a superb actor”
Synonymssuperb
having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
“our project needs brainy women”
“a brilliant mind”
Synonymsbrainy smart as a whip
characterized by grandeur
“the brilliant court life at Versailles”
“a glorious work of art”
Synonymsglorious magnificent splendid
having strong or striking color
“bright dress”
“brilliant tapestries”
Synonymsbright vivid
full of light; shining intensely
“a brilliant star”
“brilliant chandeliers”
clear and sharp and ringing
“the bright sound of the trumpet section”
“the brilliant sound of the trumpets”
Synonymsbright

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University