[ˈbrɪlj(ə)nt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of light or colour) very bright
(e.g: brilliant sunshine illuminated the scene)

- exceptionally clever or talented
(e.g: a brilliant young mathematician)

- excellent; marvellous
(e.g: we had a brilliant time)


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Origin:
late 17th century: from French brillant ‘shining’, present participle of briller, from Italian brillare, probably from Latin beryllus (see beryl)

[ˈbrɪlj(ə)nt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a diamond of brilliant cut
(e.g: an elegant necklace with four rows of brilliants)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century: from French brillant ‘shining’, present participle of briller, from Italian brillare, probably from Latin beryllus (see beryl)