brilliance
The quality of being exceptionally effulgentThe quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).
» His brilliance has taken him quite some places in life.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).
(uncountable, usually)The quality of having extraordinary mental capacity.
Brillanz
гениальностьgenialʹnostʹ, яркостьjarkostʹ, блескblesk
(UK, uncountable, usually)Magnificence; resplendence.
What brilliance it took from Harry Kane to control the cross and place the ball into the top corner.
великолепиеvelikolepije
- unusual mental ability
- the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
- a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
Examples
6 sentencesHis brilliance has taken him quite some places in life.
Every time I saw him, I was overcome with his brilliance.
Russian ballet is world-renowned for its technical brilliance, artistry, and beauty.
Known for his temper as much as his talent, Tom was capable of both brilliance and rubbish in his heyday.
ruИзвестный в равной степени темпераментом и талантом, Том в лучшие годы выдавал и шедевры, и шелуху.
That's sheer brilliance!
Translations
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Origin
From brilliant + -ance. Compare French brillance.From brilliant + -ance. Compare French brillance.
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Forms
plural: brilliancesSynonyms
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