brilliantly
To perform an action in an extremely clever, talented, or impressive manner. It can also describe something that reflects light with great intensity or is characterized by vivid color.
Examples
3 of 5She played the piano brilliantly at the local recital yesterday.
She played the piano very skillfully at the concert.
The candidate articulated her vision brilliantly during the formal debate.
The candidate explained her vision excellently during the discussion.
That move you made in the video game was brilliantly executed!
That move you made in the game was very cleverly done!
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'brilliant' diamond; it reflects light in an amazing way. When you do something 'brilliantly', your talent reflects onto others like light from a diamond.
Quick Quiz
The scientist explained the complicated data so ______ that even the students understood it immediately.
Correct!
The correct answer is: brilliantly
Examples
She played the piano brilliantly at the local recital yesterday.
everydayShe played the piano very skillfully at the concert.
The candidate articulated her vision brilliantly during the formal debate.
formalThe candidate explained her vision excellently during the discussion.
That move you made in the video game was brilliantly executed!
informalThat move you made in the game was very cleverly done!
The researcher brilliantly synthesized several complex theories into a single framework.
academicThe researcher expertly combined several complex theories into one structure.
The marketing team brilliantly identified a gap in the competitive market.
businessThe team very smartly found a hole in the market competition.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
brilliantly simple
something that is clever because it is not complex
a brilliantly lit room
a room with very bright lighting
brilliantly colored
having very bright and vivid colors
Often Confused With
'Brightly' usually refers to physical light, while 'brilliantly' more often refers to high intelligence or exceptional skill.
Usage Notes
Use this adverb to add emphasis when someone does something that is not just good, but outstandingly clever or skillful. In academic contexts, it is often used to praise a well-constructed argument or a unique solution.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the adjective 'brilliant' where the adverb 'brilliantly' is required, such as saying 'He argued brilliant' instead of 'He argued brilliantly'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'brilliant' diamond; it reflects light in an amazing way. When you do something 'brilliantly', your talent reflects onto others like light from a diamond.
Word Origin
Derived from the French 'briller' (to shine), which comes from the Vulgar Latin 'berillus', referring to a precious beryl stone.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In British English, 'brilliant' and 'brilliantly' are used very frequently as general terms of high approval, often where Americans might say 'awesome' or 'great'.
Quick Quiz
The scientist explained the complicated data so ______ that even the students understood it immediately.
Correct!
The correct answer is: brilliantly
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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