B2adverbartsemotions
US/ˈbrɪl.jənt.li/
UK/ˈbrɪl.jənt.li/
in a very clever, skilled or successful way, or in a very bright way
In context
The pianist played brilliantly and received a long standing ovation.
The plan worked brilliantly, and the project finished early.
The sun shone brilliantly on the snow-covered fields.
Words that go with brilliantly
verb + adverb
- perform brilliantlyThe actors performed brilliantly on opening night.
- work brilliantlyThe new system works brilliantly.
- play brilliantlyHe played brilliantly in the final.
adverb + adjective
- brilliantly writtenThe book is brilliantly written.
- brilliantly simpleThe idea was brilliantly simple.
- brilliantly executedIt was a brilliantly executed plan.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She sang brilliant.Correct: She sang brilliantly.