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

The quality of shining very brightly.

"The brilliance of the chandelier lit up the whole hall."

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 notes

In plain EnglishDazzling brightness, or outstanding cleverness and skill.

Common pairings

sheer brilliance a moment of brilliance

brilliances plural

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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.

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