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brilliance

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹɪɫjəns// UK //bɹˈɪliːəns// bril·liance

n. the quality of being extremely clever, talented, or impressive. You use it to describe someone's great skill or a very bright light.

n. the quality of being exceptionally intelligent, talented, or impressive; also refers to intense brightness or luminosity.


SIMPLE

Her brilliance in math surprised the teacher.

CONTEXTUAL

The team praised his brilliance during the final match when he scored two goals.

COMPLEX

The novel captures the brilliance of the Renaissance, highlighting how art and science flourished together in that era.

Synonyms
Origin

From brilliant + -ance. Compare French brillance.

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