brilliance
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4.5
- noun
- /ˈbrɪljəns/
- Scattered cloud formations hang over the blue brilliance of the sea far, far below.
- brilliance of the sun
Examples
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The brilliance of the fireworks display left the crowd in awe, illuminating the night sky with vibrant colors.
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The shoemaker, always handsome, had been transformed into a heavenly vision whose brilliance almost hurt her eyes.
Fiction book (1991) -
One can, for instance, notice all the brilliance of the colors of fall and see that this season does have a life of its own.
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You have the same glare of brilliance in your eye.
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Above the hill, the sun blazed yellow, the color of brilliance, the color of light.
Fiction book (1991) -
The kids shield their eyes from the brilliance, all of them wearing wonder-struck expressions.
Fiction book (1995) -
Jacob turns to follow but is stunned by the brilliance of the light pouring in from above.
Fiction book (1990) -
A cool green light emanated from it, increasing in brilliance until Larissa was forced to shield her eyes.
Fiction book (1992) -
We emerge into a paved courtyard, momentarily blinded by the brilliance of the day.
Fiction book (1990) -
Suddenly, a blinding, purplish brilliance lit the front of the parlor afire.
Fiction book (1998)
Synonyms
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3.5
A very bright light or strong flame that shines very brightly
53
1.0
A bright, smooth look on something that reflects light
43
3.3
A very bright, harsh light that is hard to look at
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1.0
How much light something gives or how close it looks to white
25
1.6
A bright shine that makes small flashes of light
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4.2
A bright glow in someone's face that shows health or happiness
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7.3
How much light an object gives or reflects
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5.6
A very bright light that makes it hard to see
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7.1
The brightness of a surface as seen by the eye
1
9.9
A very bright, shining light that fills a place
1
7.0
A very strong brightness or quality that makes people and things stand out
1
9.5
A very bright and beautiful appearance that looks impressive
1
8.9
Bright, strong light that shines from something like the sun or a diamond
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7.0
How bright something is because it gives or reflects light
A very bright, strong light that shines from something
A bright, beautiful appearance that attracts attention
A bright light or great talent that amazes people
Antonyms
Compounds
How Bright
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Brilliance comes from the same root as brilliant, meaning 'to shine', so it can also mean a very bright light that is much stronger than what your eyes expect and can make you look away.