English · Word Candidate

brilliant

/ˈbɹɪl.jənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: brilliants · brillianting · brillianted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Shining brightly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sáng rực rỡ

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Adjective

Examples

the brilliant lights along the promenade

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Both bright and saturated.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sáng và bão hòa

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Adjective

Examples

butterflies with brilliant blue wings

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đá quý cắt mịn, đặc biệt là kim cương

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Noun

Examples

This snuffbox — on the hinge see brilliants shine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cỡ chữ giữa excelsior và diamond

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NounRegister: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “brilliant” mean?

Shining brightly.

Is “brilliant” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.