C1 verb 중립

brilliant

/ˈbrɪljənt/

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.

예시

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1

That was a brilliant idea to save money on the project.

That was an exceptionally clever idea to save money on the project.

2

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.

3

The party was absolutely brilliant; we should do it again soon!

The party was fantastic and wonderful; we should do it again soon!

어휘 가족

명사
brilliance
부사
brilliantly
형용사
brilliant
관련
brilliancy
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'brilliant' diamond; it reflects light perfectly because of its quality, just as a 'brilliant' student reflects deep understanding.

빠른 퀴즈

The scientist was celebrated for her ___ solution to the energy crisis, which combined simplicity with high efficiency.

정답!

정답은: a

예시

1

That was a brilliant idea to save money on the project.

everyday

That was an exceptionally clever idea to save money on the project.

2

The professor’s brilliant lecture on thermodynamics left the students in awe.

formal

The professor’s outstanding and highly intellectual lecture on thermodynamics left the students in awe.

3

The party was absolutely brilliant; we should do it again soon!

informal

The party was fantastic and wonderful; we should do it again soon!

4

The paper provides a brilliant analysis of the socio-economic factors influencing migration.

academic

The paper provides a masterly and deep analysis of the socio-economic factors influencing migration.

5

She has a brilliant career ahead of her in international law.

business

She has an exceptionally successful career ahead of her in international law.

어휘 가족

명사
brilliance
부사
brilliantly
형용사
brilliant
관련
brilliancy

자주 쓰는 조합

brilliant career a highly successful professional history
brilliant mind an exceptionally intelligent person
brilliant performance an outstanding display of talent
brilliant sunshine very bright and intense sunlight
brilliant success a remarkable and clear achievement

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

brilliant vs Radiant

Radiant focuses more on the physical emission of light or heat and emotional happiness, while brilliant focuses more on intensity and intellectual excellence.

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사용 참고사항

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.

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자주 하는 실수

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.'

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'brilliant' diamond; it reflects light perfectly because of its quality, just as a 'brilliant' student reflects deep understanding.

📖

어원

Derived from the French 'briller' (to shine), which likely comes from the Latin 'beryllus,' referring to the precious beryl stone.

문법 패턴

Usually non-gradable (absolute adjective) Used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb)
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문화적 맥락

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, 'Brilliant!' is a very common informal exclamation used to express strong approval or agreement with a suggestion.

빠른 퀴즈

The scientist was celebrated for her ___ solution to the energy crisis, which combined simplicity with high efficiency.

정답!

정답은: a

관련 단어

homovitic

C1

Relating to or characterized by having the same life force, essential vitality, or fundamental biological nature. It is an obscure term used in high-level academic or philosophical contexts to describe entities that share a common living essence.

homosistness

C1

To actively process or adjust diverse elements within a system to ensure they achieve a state of internal uniformity or structural consistency. It involves the standardization of variables to eliminate outliers and maintain a balanced, predictable output.

semichromity

C1

Describing a visual state or quality characterized by partial coloration or muted chromatic intensity. It refers to an appearance that is neither fully monochrome nor fully saturated, often used to describe images or materials with limited color range.

bipathency

C1

The state or quality of having two distinct paths, routes, or channels available for passage or communication. It often refers to a system or anatomical structure where two separate ways are simultaneously open or functional, providing redundancy or dual access.

monoannfy

C1

Characterized by a singular, repetitive annual recurrence that lacks variation or excitement. It describes processes or states that follow an unyielding, once-yearly pattern, often leading to a sense of predictable stagnation.

compathness

C1

To actively harmonize or align individual emotional states and professional trajectories within a group setting. It refers to the process of integrating empathy into a shared strategic path to ensure collective success.

misaudcy

C1

Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.

contrafractward

C1

To shift or move an object or structure in a specific direction intended to counteract or resist an impending fracture or break. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe corrective maneuvering that prevents structural failure.

univerbor

C1

Relating to or characterized by the linguistic process where a phrase or sequence of words becomes a single word over time. It describes the morphological fusion of distinct elements into a unified lexeme, such as 'nevertheless' or 'goodbye'.

foreacrtude

C1

Describing a state of proactive mental sharpness and foresight, specifically used to characterize an individual or strategy that anticipates future challenges with acute precision. It combines the prefix 'fore-' (before) with a root suggesting sharpness or acidity of mind, indicating a high level of preparedness and perceptive planning.

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