Brilliant

//ˈbɹɪljənt//

"Brilliant" in a Sentence (19 examples)

Shine on my brilliant soul.

Russell was a brilliant philosopher, but even the simplest practical task was quite beyond him.

That's a brilliant idea.

The army was involved in a number of brilliant actions during the battle.

Brilliant!

American industry makes various attempts to find and encourage brilliant students from abroad.

Look at that brilliant star.

Our child seems to be brilliant. Of course, we may be prejudiced.

The stars were brilliant in the clear night sky.

The snow was brilliant in the morning sun.

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the brilliant lights along the promenade

butterflies with brilliant blue wings

The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant.

"Thing is," Anahita resumed, and then, faltering, "Mean to say, well, we just think it's great." — "You, she means," Mishal corrected. "We think you're, you know." — "Brilliant," Anahita said and dazzled the bewildered Chamcha with a smile. "Magic. You know. Extreme."

She is a brilliant scientist.

This snuffbox — on the hinge see brilliants shine.

On the one, a plain massive band which matched the collar; on the other, a serpent; the tail reached nearly to the elbow, and the head rose a little from the wrist; the tongue of a ruby, the eyes of large brilliants.

"And the ring?" I asked, glancing at a remarkable brilliant which sparkled upon his finger.

In short, the diamond owed more to being brillianted and polished, and well set, than to any intrinsic worth or solidity.

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