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The correct spelling is brilliant.
How to pronounce brilliant
/ˈbɹɪljənt/
nounIPA: /ˈbɹɪljənt/
Say it like: Bri-llia-nt
The correct spelling is brilliant. 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. For example: "the brilliant lights along the promenade"
Usage Examples
“the brilliant lights along the promenade”
“butterflies with brilliant blue wings”
“The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant.”
Meanings
noun
- 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.
adjective
- 1.Shining brightly.
- 2.(of a colour) Both bright and saturated.
- 3.(of a voice or sound) Having a sharp, clear tone
- 4.Of surpassing excellence.
- 5.Magnificent or wonderful.
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