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   brilliance

   /ˈbrɪlj(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. intense brightness of light: "the nights were dark, lit only by the brilliance of Aegean stars" Similar brightnessvividnessintensitysparkleflashflashingglitterglitteringglowblazebeamdazzleluminositylustreradianceresplendencerare:effulgencerefulgenceOpposite darknessgloom
   • ▪ vividness of colour: "lapis lazuli was highly regarded for the brilliance of its colour" Similar brightnessvividnessintensitysparkleflashflashingglitterglitteringglowblazebeamdazzleluminositylustreradianceresplendencerare:effulgencerefulgenceOpposite darknessgloom
   • 2. exceptional talent or intelligence: "he's played the stock market with great brilliance" Similar geniusprowessmasteryskilltalentabilityartistryexpertiseadeptnessaptitudeskilfulnessvirtuosityflairfinessepanachedeftnessexcellencepowergreatnessdistinctionintelligenceclevernesswisdomsagacityintellectwitOpposite stupidity

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