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- [bril-yuh nt]
- /ˈbrɪl yənt/
- /ˈbrɪl.i.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bril-yuh nt]
- /ˈbrɪl yənt/
Definitions of brilliantly word
- adjective brilliantly shining brightly; sparkling; glittering; lustrous: the brilliant lights of the city. 1
- adjective brilliantly distinguished; illustrious: a brilliant performance by a young pianist. 1
- adjective brilliantly having or showing great intelligence, talent, quality, etc.: a brilliant technician. 1
- adjective brilliantly strong and clear in tone; vivid; bright: brilliant blues and greens; the brilliant sound of the trumpets. 1
- adjective brilliantly splendid or magnificent: a brilliant social event. 1
- noun brilliantly Jewelry. a gem, especially a diamond, having any of several varieties of the brilliant cut. 1
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Origin of brilliantly
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < French brillant shining, present participle of briller < Italian brillare to glitter (perhaps derivative of an expressive root); see -ant
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Parts of speech for Brilliantly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brilliantly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
brilliantly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for brilliantly
adv brilliantly
Antonyms for brilliantly
adv brilliantly
- unintelligence — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
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