brilliant
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"In the end, scoring is a joy to see because our away fans were brilliant today. A good day for the red side of Liverpool."
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Edmund is said to be brilliant but we mostly get evidence of his pretensions and “annoying air of lazy authority.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Stafford Hopkins is good-looking, brilliant, successful and stinking rich.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The two stars lead a beautifully performed Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Pulitzer- and Tony-winning play about the daughter of a brilliant mathematician.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
In all I counted eleven leaping monkeys; I admired their silhouettes as their limbs stretched against the brilliant blue sky, and then there was no further movement.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing brilliant
All Aglow: Light Lingo
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Bright Ideas: Synonyms For "Smart"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Casey at the Bat"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
