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brilliance

/ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/

Meanings
  • noun

    The state of having a very high level of intelligence, ability, or skill.

    - "His brilliance in mathematics was unmatched."
    - "The brilliance of the artist was evident in every stroke of the painting."
  • noun

    A shining or bright quality.

    - "The diamond's brilliance was dazzling."
    - "The sun's brilliance was blinding."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with brilliance
thrillance , filliance , chillance , frillance
Variants
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brilliance , brilliances
Etymology
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From Old French brillance, from brillant, shining, bright, clear.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'brilliance' is often used to describe the performance of a jazz musician.

  2. The term 'brilliance' is also used in the field of optics to describe the ability of a material to reflect or transmit light.

  3. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Atticus Finch is described as having 'brilliance' in his defense of Tom Robinson.


Related Concepts
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  1. genius: A person who is exceptionally intelligent or creative in a particular field.

  2. talent: A natural ability or skill.


Culture
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Brilliance is often associated with great talent, intelligence, or beauty. In literature, the term is used to describe characters or situations that are exceptional or extraordinary. In art, brilliance can refer to the brightness or luminosity of colors. In music, it can refer to the clarity and precision of a performance.

How to Memorize "brilliance"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bright, shining object, such as a diamond or the sun.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with words such as 'genius', 'intelligence', or 'talent'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-C-E to remember the definition: Bright, Radiant, Intelligent, Luminous, Lucid, Insightful, Artistic, Natural, Clear, Exceptional.


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