noun
brilliance
BRIHL-yuhns
noun
1
The quality of shining very brightly.
"The brilliance of the chandelier lit up the whole hall."
2
Exceptional intelligence or skill.
"The scientist's brilliance was recognized with a Nobel Prize."
"The lawyer argued the case with real brilliance."
How to Use Brilliance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDazzling brightness, or outstanding cleverness and skill.
Common pairings
sheer brilliance
a moment of brilliance
Word Forms
brilliances plural
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Etymology
From brilliant plus the suffix -ance.