B2
brilliant vs brilliantly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| brilliantadjective/ˈbrɪl.jənt/ | Meaning very clever or bright; in British speech also very good or great | Goes with brilliant idea | Example She came up with a brilliant idea to save money. |
| brilliantlyadverb/ˈbrɪl.jənt.li/ | Meaning in a very clever, skilled or successful way, or in a very bright way | Goes with perform brilliantly | Example The pianist played brilliantly and received a long standing ovation. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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