noun
brilliancy
Brilliancy (noun) means a shining quality; brilliance.
noun
1
A shining quality; brilliance.
2
An act of being brilliant.
3
A spectacular and beautiful game of chess, generally featuring sacrificial attacks and unexpected moves.
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Etymology
From brilliant + -ancy; attested earlier than brilliance. Compare French brillance.
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What is the meaning of brilliancy?
"brilliancy" (noun) means a shining quality; brilliance.
What are the different meanings of brilliancy?
"brilliancy" has 3 main meanings: 1. A shining quality; brilliance; 2. An act of being brilliant; 3. A spectacular and beautiful game of chess, generally featuring sacrificial attacks and unexpected moves.