Brilliance: meaning, definitions and examples

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brilliance

 

[ หˆbrษชljษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

intelligence

The quality of being very intelligent or clever. Brilliance is often associated with exceptional mental abilities and creativity.

Synonyms

cleverness, genius, intelligence

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her brilliance in solving complex problems.
  • His brilliance in mathematics earned him a scholarship to a top university.
Context #2 | Noun

light

Exceptional brightness or radiance, shining with intense light. Brilliance can also refer to the vividness or brightness of colors.

Synonyms

brightness, luminosity, radiance

Examples of usage

  • The brilliance of the diamond was dazzling.
  • The colors of the sunset displayed incredible brilliance.

Translations

Translations of the word "brilliance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brilho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glanz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kilau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะธัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blask

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ผใ (kagayaki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉclat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parlaklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น›๋‚จ (bitnam)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃู„ู‚ (ta'aluq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lesk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lesk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พ‰็…Œ (huฤซhuรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sijaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรณmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (brtskinvaleeba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brillo

Etymology

The word 'brilliance' originated from the Latin word 'brilliantia', which means 'shining' or 'sparkling'. It has been used in English since the late 17th century to describe both intellectual sharpness and physical brightness. Over time, 'brilliance' has become associated with exceptional talent, intelligence, and luminosity, symbolizing excellence in various fields.

See also: brilliantly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,995, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.