brilliant
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.
Exemples
3 sur 5That was a brilliant idea to save money on the project.
That was an exceptionally clever idea to save money on the project.
The professor’s brilliant lecture on thermodynamics left the students in awe.
The professor’s outstanding and highly intellectual lecture on thermodynamics left the students in awe.
The party was absolutely brilliant; we should do it again soon!
The party was fantastic and wonderful; we should do it again soon!
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'brilliant' diamond; it reflects light perfectly because of its quality, just as a 'brilliant' student reflects deep understanding.
Quiz rapide
The scientist was celebrated for her ___ solution to the energy crisis, which combined simplicity with high efficiency.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Exemples
That was a brilliant idea to save money on the project.
everydayThat was an exceptionally clever idea to save money on the project.
The professor’s brilliant lecture on thermodynamics left the students in awe.
formalThe professor’s outstanding and highly intellectual lecture on thermodynamics left the students in awe.
The party was absolutely brilliant; we should do it again soon!
informalThe party was fantastic and wonderful; we should do it again soon!
The paper provides a brilliant analysis of the socio-economic factors influencing migration.
academicThe paper provides a masterly and deep analysis of the socio-economic factors influencing migration.
She has a brilliant career ahead of her in international law.
businessShe has an exceptionally successful career ahead of her in international law.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
a brilliant stroke of luck
a sudden and very fortunate event
brilliant at (something)
highly skilled in a specific area
show brilliant promise
to exhibit signs of future greatness
Souvent confondu avec
Radiant focuses more on the physical emission of light or heat and emotional happiness, while brilliant focuses more on intensity and intellectual excellence.
Notes d'usage
At a C1 level, 'brilliant' is frequently used to describe high-level academic or professional achievements. It is an 'absolute' adjective, meaning something is either brilliant or it isn't, though it is often colloquially modified.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'very brilliant.' Since 'brilliant' already means 'very clever' or 'very bright,' it is more precise to use 'absolutely brilliant' or simply 'brilliant.'
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'brilliant' diamond; it reflects light perfectly because of its quality, just as a 'brilliant' student reflects deep understanding.
Origine du mot
Derived from the French 'briller' (to shine), which likely comes from the Latin 'beryllus,' referring to the precious beryl stone.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, 'Brilliant!' is a very common informal exclamation used to express strong approval or agreement with a suggestion.
Quiz rapide
The scientist was celebrated for her ___ solution to the energy crisis, which combined simplicity with high efficiency.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
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of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
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or
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