Brilliant
Adjective
UK
/ˈbrɪl.i.ənt/
US
/ˈbrɪl.jənt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Extremely clever, impressive, or shining very brightly.
Example
"That’s a brilliant idea!"
"The sky was filled with brilliant stars that lit up the night."
"The scientist made a brilliant discovery that changed the way we understand medicine."
Explanation
Brilliant means extremely clever, very impressive, or shining very brightly. If a person is brilliant, they are very smart or talented. If an idea is brilliant, it’s especially good or creative. The word can also describe something that shines strongly, like a diamond or the sun. In British English, people often use “brilliant” to express strong approval or to mean “excellent” or “wonderful” in everyday conversation, such as saying “That movie was brilliant!”