Excellent or wonderful. Used much more frequently in British English than American English to express approval.
Brilliant
Example Sentences
"That concert was absolutely brilliant!"
"What a brilliant idea to have a picnic today!"
"She's a brilliant cook, everything she makes is delicious."
Etymology & History
British excellent. British approval superlative. 'Absolutely brilliant!' British wonderful. Middle-class British enthusiasm. American usage less frequent British. Reflects British positive vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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