noun
Uncommon
brilliance
BRIHL-yuhns
Brilliance (noun) means the quality of shining very brightly. Example: “The brilliance of the chandelier lit up the whole hall.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- brilliances
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Etymology
From brilliant plus the suffix -ance.
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What does “brilliance” mean?
The word “brilliance” means the quality of shining very brightly. In plain terms, dazzling brightness, or outstanding cleverness and skill.
How do you pronounce “brilliance”?
“Brilliance” is pronounced BRIHL-yuhns (/ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/ in IPA).
How do you use “brilliance” in a sentence?
Here is “brilliance” used in a sentence: “The brilliance of the chandelier lit up the whole hall.”
What part of speech is “brilliance”?
“Brilliance” is a noun.
Is “brilliance” a common word?
“Brilliance” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “brilliance” have?
“Brilliance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of shining very brightly.
