Definition of Brilliant

Adjective: brilliant bril-yunt [N. Amer], bri-lee-unt [Brit]

Of surpassing excellence
"a brilliant performance";
- superb, magnificent
Having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
"a brilliant mind";
- brainy, smart as a whip
Characterized by grandeur
"the brilliant court life at Versailles";
- glorious, magnificent, splendid, majestic
Having striking colour
"brilliant tapestries";
- bright, vivid
Full of light; shining intensely
"a brilliant star"; "brilliant chandeliers"
Clear and sharp and ringing
"the brilliant sound of the trumpets";
- bright