Synonym: alert, bright, clear, intelligent, shining, smart, sparkling, vivid. Antonym: dismal, gloomy, melancholy. Similar words: alliance, machiavellian, drill, Italian, civilian, compliance, fill in, million. Meaning: [brɪljənt] 
adj. 1. of surpassing excellence 2. having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence 3. characterized by grandeur 4. having striking color 5. full of light; shining intensely 6. clear and sharp and ringing.
adj. 1. of surpassing excellence 2. having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence 3. characterized by grandeur 4. having striking color 5. full of light; shining intensely 6. clear and sharp and ringing. 151. The snow was icy and white, contrasting with the brilliant blue sky.
152. I make no claim to be a brilliant pianist, but I can play a few tunes.
153. She was an exotic creature with long red hair and brilliant green eyes.
154. It's a brilliant idea. The only trouble is that we don't know how much it will cost.
155. Peter Baker's bathroom is a brilliant pastiche of expensive interior design.
156. She launched herself on the rock world with a brilliant album.
157. It was his brilliant performance in 'My Left Foot' that established his reputation.
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158. It was 19-year-old David Hagan who stole the points and the glory with a brilliant goal in the closing minutes of the game.
159. The rebuilding of London's churches was entrusted to the brilliant young architect, Christopher Wren.
160. Her golf is brilliant - I'm not in the same league.
161. The director's brilliant conceit was to film this tale in black and white.