Brilliant synonyms
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Part of speech:
Having, showing, or requiring great insight or understanding:
intelligent (related)
Capable of some independent functioning because equipped with a microprocessor or computer
(Archaic) Manifest to the mind, as light is to the eyes; clear; evident; plain.
Splendid; wonderful:
Worthy of high praise; grand; glorious; illustrious
Outstandingly good of its kind; of exceptional merit, virtue, etc.
glorious (related)
Splendid; magnificent
Known and praised widely; noted.
Of or relating to a light bulb containing a filament that is heated to incandescence by an electric current.
Shining radiantly; resplendent.
Dazzlingly beautiful or magnificent:
Boding well; favorable; auspicious
Endowed with great natural ability, intelligence, or talent:
Clever, resourceful, original, and inventive
Sharp; piercing
Dignified in conduct or appearance:
Standing high by comparison with others, as in rank or achievement; renowned; exalted; distinguished
Skillful in doing something; adroit; dexterous
flashing
Indicative of future success or full of promise
(Of an institution or group) Intended for gay people, especially gay men.
Indicative of future success or full of promise
Brightly sparkling.
Having a smooth, silklike, reflective surface.
Eager; enthusiastic; much interested
Having or showing much learning in some special field
Giving off light; luminous.
Intellectually brilliant
(Botany) Having a ray-like appearance, like the large marginal flowers of certain umbelliferous plants; said also of the cluster which has such marginal flowers.
Brilliantly or impressively clever, exciting, amusing or witty.
Giving off or reflecting light; radiant; bright
Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind.
Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious:
typical (antonym)
Having or showing the characteristics, qualities, etc. of a kind, class, or group so fully as to be a representative example
normal (antonym)
(Category theory) (Of a category) in which every monomorphism is normal.
dulled (antonym)
shining, glowing in appearance
dull (antonym)
Not bright, vivid, or shiny:
stupid (antonym)
Showing or resulting from a lack of normal intelligence; foolish; irrational
unintelligent (antonym)
Having or displaying a lack or small amount of intelligence.
Giving off a soft glow
Worn or rubbed smooth, and having a glossy finish
Splendid in appearance; grand:
Feeling or showing justifiable self-respect:
The definition of resplendent is full of splendor or dazzling.
Presenting favorable circumstances or showing signs of a favorable outcome; propitious:
Gentle or kind:
Promising; likely:
Rational rather than emotional:
Possessing knowledge, information, or understanding:
Intelligent; smart.
light (related)
Not harsh or severe:
luck (related)
Indicative of future success or full of promise
ability (related)
Having or showing intelligence, often of a high order
Perceived as bright and distinct; brilliant:
having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
First-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good.
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