definition of
brilliant

[1] #1 brilliant s. [superb] of surpassing excellence; "a brilliant performance"; "a superb actor". wn

[2] #2 brilliant s. [brainy, smart as a whip] having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence; "some men dislike brainy women"; "a brilliant mind"; "a brilliant solution to the problem". wn

[3] #3 brilliant s. [glorious, magnificent, splendid] characterized by grandeur; "the brilliant court life at Versailles"; "a glorious work of art"; "magnificent cathedrals"; "the splendid coronation ceremony". wn

[4] #4 brilliant s. [bright, vivid] having striking color; "bright dress"; "brilliant tapestries"; "a bird with vivid plumage". wn

[5] #5 brilliant s. full of light; shining intensely; "a brilliant star"; "brilliant chandeliers". wn