adj.
Pronunciation: ' bril-y ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: French brillant, present participle of briller to shine, from Italian brillare
Date: 1696
1 : very bright : GLITTERING <a brilliant light>
2 a : STRIKING , DISTINCTIVE <a brilliant example> b : distinguished by unusual mental keenness or alertness
synonyms see BRIGHT
– bril · liant · ly adverb