B1adjectiveinformalemotionslanguage
US/ˈbrɪl.jənt/
UK/ˈbrɪl.jənt/
very clever or bright; in British speech also very good or great
In context
'I've booked the tickets for Saturday.' 'Brilliant, thanks so much!'
She came up with a brilliant idea to save money.
The film was absolutely brilliant, you have to see it.
Words that go with brilliant
adjective + noun
- brilliant ideaWhat a brilliant idea!
- brilliant careerShe had a brilliant career in law.
- brilliant sunshineWe had brilliant sunshine all week.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely brilliantThe concert was absolutely brilliant.
adjective + preposition
- brilliant atHe's brilliant at fixing things.