brilliant

A2 · Elementary

adj. very good, wonderful, or successful.

adj. of surpassing excellence; magnificent or highly successful.

“The actors gave a brilliant performance in the new play.”

“The campaign was a brilliant success, exceeding all projected targets within the first three months.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. shining with a lot of light.

adj. shining brightly; characterized by high luminosity or intense reflection of light.

“The brilliant sunshine made the water look like silver.”

“The brilliant light of the midday sun reflected off the glass skyscrapers, blinding the pedestrians below.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical

n. a diamond or other jewel cut in a way that makes it shine very brightly.

n. a gemstone, typically a diamond, cut with numerous facets to maximize light reflection.

“The engagement ring featured a large brilliant surrounded by smaller sapphires.”

“The jeweler explained that the brilliant cut is designed specifically to enhance the natural fire of the diamond.”