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brillant — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bright adj Giving off or full of strong light.
  • brilliant adj Shining very brightly.
  • gleaming adjective Shining brightly, especially with a polished sheen.
  • gloss noun A shiny, polished surface.
  • glossy adj Having a smooth, shiny surface.
  • glowing adj Giving off light or warmth.
  • lustrous adj Having a glow or lustre.
  • shining adj Giving off or reflecting bright light.
  • shiny adj Reflecting light off a smooth surface.
  • sleek verb To make something smooth, glossy, or polished.
  • stellar adj Relating to stars.

Senses

brillant is used for these senses in English:

  • bright Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
  • bright Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
  • bright Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
  • gleaming Having a bright sheen.
  • gloss A surface shine or luster.
  • glossy Having a smooth, silk-like, reflective (shiny) surface.
  • glowing That glows or glow.
  • lustrous Having a glow or lustre.

bright — full definition

  1. adj Giving off or full of strong light.
  2. adj Quick-witted or intelligent.
  3. adj Cheerful, optimistic, or full of promise.

brilliant — full definition

  1. adj Shining very brightly.
  2. adj Exceptionally intelligent, skilled, or impressive.
  3. noun A diamond or other gemstone cut with many facets to maximize its sparkle.

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