What it means
- (noun) A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
- (noun) The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.
- (noun) Most hummingbird species of the genus Heliodoxa.
- (noun) A kind of cotton goods, figured on the weaving.
- (adjective) Shining brightly. “the brilliant lights along the promenade”
- (adjective) (of a colour) Both bright and saturated. “butterflies with brilliant blue wings”
- (adjective) (of a voice or sound) Having a sharp, clear tone
- (adjective) Of surpassing excellence. “The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant.”
- (adjective) Magnificent or wonderful.
- (adjective) Highly intelligent. “She is a brilliant scientist.”
Letter analysis
- Brilliant contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
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- abandoned
- abasement
- abatement
- abattoirs
- abdicated
- abdicates
- abdominal
- abductees
- abducting
- abduction
- abductors
- abhorrent
- abhorring
- abilities
- ablatives
- ablutions
- abnegated
Words starting with BRI
- briar
- briars
- bribe
- bribed
- bribery
- bribes
- bribing
- brick
- brickbat
- brickbats
- bricked
- bricking
- bricklayer
- bricklayers
- bricklaying
- bricks
- bridal
- bridals
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Common questions
What does Brilliant mean?
A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
How many letters are in Brilliant?
Brilliant has 9 letters.
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