brilliant
Elementary/ˈbrɪl.jənt/
- adjective
- Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; shining brightly
brilliant in a sentence
- “Her brilliant performance earned a standing ovation.”
- “A brilliant star in the sky.”
- “He pitched a brilliant game.”
- “She gave a brilliant performance.”
What does “brilliant” mean?
brilliant (adjective) means exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; shining brightly. It is pronounced /ˈbrɪl.jənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "brilliant" mean?
- brilliant (adjective) means: Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; shining brightly
- How do you pronounce "brilliant"?
- "brilliant" is pronounced /ˈbrɪl.jənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "brilliant" in a sentence?
- Here is "brilliant" used in a sentence: Her brilliant performance earned a standing ovation.
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