Brilliancy: meaning, definitions and examples

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brilliancy

 

[ หˆbrษชliษ™nsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

intellectual capacity

Brilliancy refers to the quality of being brilliantly intelligent or exceptionally talented. It can also describe something that is extremely bright or dazzling. In various contexts, it signifies outstanding performance or excellence in a particular area.

Synonyms

brightness, brilliance, genius, intellect, talent

Examples of usage

  • Her brilliancy in mathematics amazed her teachers.
  • The brilliancy of the diamond sparkled in the sunlight.
  • He was celebrated for his brilliancy in scientific research.
  • The brilliancy of the performance left the audience in awe.

Translations

Translations of the word "brilliancy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brilhantismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brillanz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecemerlangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะธัะบัƒั‡ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚yskotliwoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ผใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brillance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brillantez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parlaklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น›๋‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑุงุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brilantnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lesk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‰่พ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ briljantnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glรฆsileiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parlaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brillantez

Etymology

The word 'brilliancy' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the adjective 'brilliant,' which itself comes from the French word 'brillant,' meaning shining or bright. This French term came from the verb 'briller,' which means to shine. The Latin root 'brillare' translates to 'to flash' or 'to sparkle.' The transition to 'brilliancy' reflects the evolution of the word's usage from describing light and shine to encompassing intellectual brightness and exceptional talents. Over the years, 'brilliancy' has been used in literature and conversation to highlight not only physical brightness but also the metaphorical brightness of ideas, talents, and achievements. Its application ranges across various fields, including art, science, and personal accomplishment.