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brilliance

bril·liance

UK/ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/ US/ˈbrɪljʌns/ uncommon uk

noun

1.

great brightness

  • “a glare of sunlight”
  • “the flowers were a blaze of color”
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2.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

  • “for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen”
  • “;”
  • “Hamlet”
  • “;”
  • “;”
  • “;”
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3.

Origin

From brilliant + -ance. Compare French brillance.

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