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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