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brilliant — meaning in English

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English meaning

bright adj Giving off or full of strong light.
lucid adj Clear and easy to understand.

Senses

brilliant is used for these senses in English:

bright Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
lucid Mentally rational; sane.

bright — full definition

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

lucid — full definition

adj Clear and easy to understand.
adj Thinking clearly and rationally, especially after confusion or illness.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

hell glänzend strahlend heiter intelligent lebhaft bei Verstand klar deutlich einleuchtend luzid verständlich