brilliant

• En inglés británico, se usa para describir a alguien o algo como muy bueno o agradable; también puede significar extremadamente inteligente o que brilla con luz intensa.

Used in British English to describe someone or something as very good or pleasing.

1. Very bright or shiningA2formal

   Shining with intense light; extremely bright.

   Muy brillante o resplandeciente

   • The sun was brilliant in the clear sky.
   • She wore a brilliant diamond necklace.
   • The brilliant lights of the city dazzled him.

   Sinónimosbeamingbrightdazzlingglaringglitteringglowingintenseluminousradiantshiningsparklingvivid

   Antónimosdarkdimdullgloomy

2. Exceptionally intelligentB1formal

   Having great intelligence or talent.

   brillante (inteligente)

   • She is a brilliant scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries.
   • He gave a brilliant lecture on quantum physics.
   • The student's brilliant mind impressed all the teachers.

   Sinónimosastutebrightclevergeniusgiftedintelligentquick-wittedsharpsmarttalented

   Antónimosdensedulldumbfoolishobtuseslowstupidunintelligent

3. Excellent or outstandingA2informalbritish

   Very good; of the highest quality.

   excelente o sobresaliente

   • That was a brilliant performance!
   • We had a brilliant time at the party.
   • The idea is absolutely brilliant.

   Sinónimosexcellentexceptionalfirst-ratemagnificentmarvelousoutstandingsplendidstellarsuperbwonderful

   Antónimosawfulbadinferiormediocrepoor