Brilliant

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪljənt/

Definitions of brilliant

adjective describing someone or something as very bright, intelligent, or impressive

Example Sentences

A1 She had a brilliant idea for the school project.

A2 The students gave a brilliant performance at the talent show.

B1 The brilliant scientist made a groundbreaking discovery.

B2 The artist's use of color was truly brilliant in the painting.

C1 The author's brilliant storytelling captivated readers around the world.

C2 The brilliant mathematician solved the complex equation in record time.

Examples of brilliant in a Sentence

formal The scientist made a brilliant discovery that could revolutionize the field of medicine.

informal Wow, that movie was brilliant! I loved every minute of it.

slang Her new outfit is absolutely brilliant, she looks so stylish.

figurative His mind was a brilliant beacon of knowledge, guiding others towards enlightenment.

Grammatical Forms of brilliant

• past tense: brilliant
• plural: brilliants
• comparative: more brilliant
• superlative: most brilliant
• present tense: brilliant
• future tense: will be brilliant
• perfect tense: have been brilliant
• continuous tense: is being brilliant
• singular: brilliant
• positive degree: brilliant
• infinitive: to be brilliant
• gerund: brilliantly
• participle: brilliant

Origin and Evolution of brilliant

First Known Use: 1681 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'brilliant' originated from the Old French word 'brillant' which is derived from the present participle of the verb 'briller' meaning 'to shine'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something shining brightly or sparkling, the word 'brilliant' has evolved to also signify intelligence, talent, or exceptional skill.