noun
brilliancy
Brilliancy (noun) means Great brightness or sparkle.
noun
1
Great brightness or sparkle.
2
Something someone does that shows great skill or cleverness.
"His brilliancy lay in combining old concepts from far-flung fields into a new idea."
3
(chess) An impressive game that includes bold sacrifices and surprising moves.
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Etymology
Formed from brilliant and -ancy, and attested earlier than brilliance. Compare French brillance.
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What is the meaning of brilliancy?
"brilliancy" (noun) means great brightness or sparkle.
What is another word for brilliancy?
Other words for "brilliancy" include luster, splendor, lustre, splendour.
What is the opposite of brilliancy?
The opposite of "brilliancy" is stupidity.
What are the different meanings of brilliancy?
"brilliancy" has 3 main meanings: 1. Great brightness or sparkle; 2. Something someone does that shows great skill or cleverness; 3. (chess) An impressive game that includes bold sacrifices and surprising moves.
