Brilliant synonyms

bright

(Archaic) Manifest to the mind, as light is to the eyes; clear; evident; plain.

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gleaming

Having a bright sheen.

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profound

Having, showing, or requiring great insight or understanding:

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glorious (related)

Splendid; magnificent

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effulgent

Splendid; wonderful:

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splendid

Worthy of high praise; grand; glorious; illustrious

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intelligent (related)

Capable of some independent functioning because equipped with a microprocessor or computer

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dazzling

Superlative; astounding

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incandescent

Of or relating to a light bulb containing a filament that is heated to incandescence by an electric current.

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refulgent

Shining radiantly; resplendent.

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clever

Skillful in doing something; adroit; dexterous

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irradiant

That radiates light

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excellent

Outstandingly good of its kind; of exceptional merit, virtue, etc.

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celebrated

Known and praised widely; noted.

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learned

Having or showing much learning in some special field

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sparkling

Of a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles.

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flashing

Indicative of future success or full of promise

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genius

(Informal) ingenious, very clever, or original.

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glittering

Brightly sparkling.

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unintelligent (antonym)

Having or displaying a lack or small amount of intelligence.

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lambent

Giving off a soft glow

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lustrous

Having a glow or lustre.

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gorgeous

Dazzlingly beautiful or magnificent:

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propitious

Boding well; favorable; auspicious

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terrific (related)

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glistening

Indicative of future success or full of promise

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scintillating

Brilliantly or impressively clever, exciting, amusing or witty.

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unaware (antonym)

Not aware or informed; lacking knowledge

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gifted

Endowed with great natural ability, intelligence, or talent:

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glossy

Having a smooth, silklike, reflective surface.

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keen

Eager; enthusiastic; much interested

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lucent

Giving off light; luminous.

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luminous

Intellectually brilliant

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striking

Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind.

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radiant

Filled with light; bright

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intellectual

Rational rather than emotional:

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light (related)

Not harsh or severe:

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superb

First-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good.

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marvellous (related)

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amazing (related)

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sensational (related)

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good

(Especially when capitalized) Holy.

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ingenious

Clever, resourceful, original, and inventive

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penetrating

Sharp; piercing

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distinguished

Dignified in conduct or appearance:

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eminent

Standing high by comparison with others, as in rank or achievement; renowned; exalted; distinguished

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shining

Giving off or reflecting light; radiant; bright

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signal

Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.

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smart

Cleverly shrewd and humorous in a way that may be rude and disrespectful.

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wise

Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious:

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typical (antonym)

Having or showing the characteristics, qualities, etc. of a kind, class, or group so fully as to be a representative example

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normal (antonym)

(Category theory) (Of a category) in which every monomorphism is normal.

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dark (antonym)

(Of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.

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dulled (antonym)

shining, glowing in appearance

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dull (antonym)

Not bright, vivid, or shiny:

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stupid (antonym)

Showing or resulting from a lack of normal intelligence; foolish; irrational

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beamy

Resembling a beam in size and weight; massy.

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shiny

Worn or rubbed smooth, and having a glossy finish

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glaring

Reflecting with glare.

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glary

Of a dazzling lustre; glaring; bright; shining.

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magnificent

Splendid in appearance; grand:

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proud

Feeling or showing justifiable self-respect:

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resplendent

The definition of resplendent is full of splendor or dazzling.

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splendorous

Splendid, having splendor.

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auspicious

Presenting favorable circumstances or showing signs of a favorable outcome; propitious:

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benign

Gentle or kind:

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fair

Promising; likely:

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favorable

Useful or helpful

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fortunate

Lucky, favored by fortune.

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knowing

Possessing knowledge, information, or understanding:

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knowledgeable

Intelligent and perceptive

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brainy

Intelligent; smart.

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beautiful (related)

Well executed.

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luck (related)

Indicative of future success or full of promise

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ability (related)

Having or showing intelligence, often of a high order

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vivid

Perceived as bright and distinct; brilliant:

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smart as a whip

having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence

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fantastic (related)

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wonderful (related)

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fabulous (related)

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marvelous (related)

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awesome (related)

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first-rate (related)

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jaw-dropping (related)

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masterful (related)

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top-notch (related)

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gay

(Of an institution or group) Intended for gay people, especially gay men.

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