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The brilliance of the diamond caught the light.
What does Brilliance mean?
Brilliance means great brightness or great skill.
Dictionary definition
Great brightness, great skill, or outstanding intelligence.
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Her brilliance in math impressed the class.
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The invention showed the brilliance of a simple idea used in a new way.
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What does brilliance mean?
Brilliance means great brightness or great skill.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to brilliance?
Brightness is closest because it connects to this meaning: Brilliance means great brightness or great skill.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to brilliance?
Dullness is a useful contrast because brilliance means: Brilliance means great brightness or great skill.
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WordBrilliance.
Partnoun.
MeaningBrilliance means great brightness or great skill.
ExampleExample: The brilliance of the diamond caught the light.
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- Syllables
- bril · yuhns
- Strongest beat
- bril
- Ending
- yuhns
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bril.
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Synonyms
Words like Brilliance
brightnessStrong light or vividness.
geniusExceptional intelligence or skill.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dullnessLack of brightness or excitement.
mediocrityAverage quality rather than excellence.
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Brilliance word family
Base word
brilliance
adjective
brilliant
Very bright, skilled, or intelligent.
adverb
brilliantly
In a brilliant way.
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