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
- adj Giving off or full of strong light.
- adj Quick-witted or intelligent.
- adj Cheerful, optimistic, or full of promise.
brilliant — full definition
- adj Shining very brightly.
- adj Exceptionally intelligent, skilled, or impressive.
- noun A diamond or other gemstone cut with many facets to maximize its sparkle.