brilliant
Word Statistics
Academic vocabulary
Regularly used in writing and speech
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Academic vocabulary
1. A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
2. The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.
3. Most hummingbird species of the genus Heliodoxa.
4. A kind of cotton goods, figured on the weaving.
1. Shining brightly.
"the brilliant lights along the promenade"
2. (of a colour) Both bright and saturated.
"butterflies with brilliant blue wings"
3. (of a voice or sound) Having a sharp, clear tone
4. Of surpassing excellence.
"The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant."
5. Magnificent or wonderful.
6. Highly intelligent.
"She is a brilliant scientist."
Synonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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