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单词 brilliance
释义

brilliance

noun

bril·​liance ˈbril-yən(t)s How to pronounce brilliance (audio)
: the quality or state of being brilliant

Synonyms

  • brightness
  • brilliancy
  • candor
  • dazzle
  • effulgence
  • illumination
  • lambency
  • lightness
  • luminance
  • luminosity
  • luminousness
  • luster
  • lustre
  • lustrousness
  • radiance
  • refulgence
  • splendor
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Example Sentences

The professor was known for his brilliance. the brilliance of a diamond
Recent Examples on the Web Instead, spectators were in for a display of sheer brilliance from Williams, who upset No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit of Estonia 7-6, 2-6, 6-2 in a second round three-set thriller. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 In terms of brilliance for the buck, Lepower really delivers. Kaz Weida, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2022 The timing of the Sturgeon Moon has its peak at 9:36 p.m. Eastern, so watching the moonrise should offer up plenty of brilliance on August 11 (or the days just before or after). Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 26 July 2022 Louisville been dynamic — and shown flashes of brilliance — in its half-court defense. Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2022 This summer, quite unexpectedly, two of music’s brightest stars haven’t been fresh young upstarts, but a pair of semi-reclusive female elders whose brilliance is being reaffirmed by a new generation of fans. New York Times, 26 July 2022 The job of the sport’s governing bodies is to make sure such brilliance doesn’t go unnoticed—to remind us that these really are the finest athletes in the world. Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 23 July 2022 Sam and Sadie’s brilliance is rendered in broad strokes. Wired, 20 July 2022 Taylor’s brilliance has played a role in the run game’s emphasis. Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

brilliance

noun

bril·​liance ˈbril-yəns How to pronounce brilliance (audio)
: great brightness

brilliance

noun

1
as in brilliancy
the quality or state of having or giving off light the brilliance of the flash from the camera was so intense that I was blinded for a moment afterwards

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • brilliancy
  • brightness
  • lightness
  • illumination
  • dazzle
  • glow
  • luster
  • splendor
  • effulgence
  • radiance
  • luminosity
  • candor
  • light
  • luminousness
  • glare
  • refulgence
  • lustre
  • glint
  • gleam
  • luminance
  • lustrousness
  • flicker
  • incandescence
  • luminescence
  • glimmer
  • twinkle
  • flame
  • sparkle
  • lambency
  • sheen
  • blaze
  • shimmer
  • fluorescence
  • shininess
  • polish
  • flare
  • shine
  • flash
  • fire
  • gloss
  • scintillation
  • glitter
  • burnish
  • glisten
  • flash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dullness
  • darkness
  • blackness
  • dark
  • dulness
  • dimness
  • duskiness
  • somberness
  • obscurity
  • gloominess
  • cloudiness
  • murkiness
  • haziness
  • paleness
  • grayness
  • colorlessness
  • lackluster
  • obscureness
  • shadiness
  • shadowiness
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2
as in majesty
impressiveness of beauty on a large scale the brilliance of the palace is really quite staggering

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • majesty
  • elegance
  • wonderfulness
  • magnificence
  • glory
  • grandeur
  • resplendence
  • nobility
  • gloriousness
  • nobleness
  • splendidness
  • marvelousness
  • gorgeousness
  • splendor
  • sublimeness
  • stupendousness
  • grandness
  • superbness
  • awesomeness
  • resplendency
  • dignity
  • richness
  • wondrousness
  • opulence
  • formidability
  • luxuriousness
  • stateliness
  • grandiosity
  • splendiferousness
  • lavishness
  • grace
  • sumptuousness
  • luxuriance
  • augustness
  • remarkableness
  • luxury
  • gaudiness
  • elaborateness
  • flashiness
  • ornateness
  • ostentation
  • extraordinariness
  • showiness
  • poshness
  • pretentiousness
  • princeliness
  • swankiness
  • ritziness
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