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brilliantly

brilliantly

54 4.1
In a very clever and skillful way that impresses people
  • adverb
  • /ˈbrɪljəntli/
translation icon : brillantemente
  • He explained the complex theory brilliantly, making it easy for everyone to understand.
  • brilliantly illustrates
  • brilliantly analyzes
  • brilliantly describes

In fact, as Richard Dawkins has said brilliantly, you get to die.

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Examples

  • In 2001 came Simon Schama's brilliantly exciting series A History of Britain.

    Academic text (2011)
  • His victory comes through discipline and diplomacy and a brilliantly successful hearts and minds campaign.

  • And good God, I mean, wow, that that thing, it was brilliantly done and brilliantly cast.

  • Back at work things were going brilliantly and we began to win Mark Paul Awards.

  • And brilliantly told, by the way.

  • You know, Walter White, you know, from Breaking Bad was a brilliantly complex character, right?

  • Well, Greg will market you brilliantly, and you are gonna make so much money.

  • We were just saying you defended yourself brilliantly.

  • It was going brilliantly, but we noticed one big problem.

  • But the way you'll be able to achieve it so fast and brilliantly is through calm, consistent leadership.

Synonyms

well
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1.0

In a good or skillful way

is far more intense, stressing exceptional intelligence and striking impressiveness
wonderfully
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111 1.0

In a very good and impressive way

is stronger, stressing high intelligence and notable admiration
cleverly
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33 3.0

In a smart way that shows skill and good ideas

is broader, stressing both extreme skill and strong public admiration
spectacularly
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28 4.3

To do something in a very impressive or dramatic way

points more to intelligent skill and intellectual impressiveness than spectacle
intelligently
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28 3.7

In a smart way that shows good sense

is more vivid and emphasizes striking impressiveness along with intelligence
skillfully
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22 3.2

To do something very well because you have practice and control

is more intense and shows sharper intelligence and admiration
fantastically
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21 3.5

To a very great degree

implies more intelligence and focused impressiveness than general extraordinariness
expertly
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19 3.4

In a skilful way that shows a lot of ability

is more vivid and intellectually impressive than routine expertise
fabulously
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15 4.3

In a very impressive and successful way

is more about clever intelligence combined with the strong impression
magnificently
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15 4.6

In a very impressive and beautiful way

is more about clever intelligence and strong admiration rather than beauty alone
impressively
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14 3.8

In a way that makes people feel respect

is similar but includes a stronger idea of intelligence alongside impressiveness
superbly
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12 3.3

In a very good way that shows great skill

leans more toward keen intelligence and strong admiration than general excellence
terrifically
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12 3.6

To a very high degree

is more tied to bright intelligence and vivid impressiveness than general excellence
marvelously
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  • US
12 3.9

In a way that impresses people very much

adds a sharper sense of intelligent skill rather than only admiration
impeccably
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11 4.9

In a perfect way with no mistakes

adds a sense of sharp intelligence and dramatic impressiveness to flawlessness
splendidly
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11 4.6

In a very impressive way

is more focused on exceptional intelligence and striking skill
masterfully
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9 5.3

In a way that shows great skill

is more about exceptional intelligence and vivid impressiveness than just control
ably
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9 3.5

In a skillful and effective way

is more intense and points to notable intelligence and admiration
smartly
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8 3.4

In a clever way that shows clear thinking

is stronger, adding a vivid impressiveness and outstanding skill to cleverness
excellently
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8 2.8

In a very good way that shows a lot of skill

adds the idea of sharp intelligence and striking impressiveness to high quality
artfully
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7 5.7

In a creative, skillful way that shows careful planning

is more general, stressing high intellect and wide impressiveness rather than artistry
famously
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6 2.8

In a very good and successful way

is more intensely intelligent and designed to inspire strong admiration
ingeniously
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3 5.5

In a clever way that uses new ideas to solve problems

is broader, stressing both high intelligence and impressive effect rather than only invention
capably
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3 3.8

In a skilled and effective way

is more vivid and emphasizes exceptional intelligence and impressiveness
awesomely
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3 4.7

In a very impressive way that makes people admire it

leans more toward clear intelligence and exceptional skill as source of awe
adroitly
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3 7.5

In a skillful and clever way

places stronger emphasis on bright intelligence and striking impressiveness
astutely
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3 6.5

In a clever, careful way that shows good sense

is more about notable public impressiveness alongside perceptive intelligence
dazzlingly
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2 5.3

In a very bright and impressive way

is similar but stresses intelligent brilliance rather than only astonishment
proficiently
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2 5.1

To do something with skill and confidence

is more extreme, stressing high intelligence and notable impressiveness
adeptly
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1 4.2

In a skillful and effective way

is stronger, adding striking intelligence or impressive effect to skill
outstandingly
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1 4.9

In a way that is much better than usual and impresses people

is more about acute intelligence and memorable impressiveness than general excellence
smashingly
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  • Archaic
1 7.9

In a very impressive way that people admire

is more about sharp intelligence and remarkable impressiveness than mere success
cannily
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1 7.4

In a clever and careful way to get an advantage

is broader, highlighting striking intelligence and strong admiration rather than prudence
consummately
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  • Formal
1 6.9

In a skillful and perfect way

is more about sharp intelligence and striking impressiveness than only perfect execution
superlatively
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1 7.0

To a very high degree, showing excellent quality

is more about cleverness and notable impressiveness than only top degree
toppingly
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  • Archaic
9.9

In a very good and impressive way

leans more toward clever intelligence and vivid admiration than only top quality
resourcefully
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4.6

In a clever way that helps you find quick solutions in difficult situations

is broader, stressing general high intelligence and impressive effect rather than only problem solving
shiningly
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5.9

In a very successful and impressive way

is more about keen intelligence and strong admiration rather than success alone

Antonyms

283 1.4

In a bad or unsuccessful way

In a weak, ordinary way that does not impress people

How Skillful

masterfully
9 5.3
brilliantly
54 4.1
skillfully
22 3.2
competently
8 3.6
adequately
83 3.0
clumsily
12 2.8

Surface Forms

brilliantly positive

Morphology

brilliantly = brilliant (transparent) = brilliant + ly

A straightforward adverbial derivation from the adjective 'brilliant' meaning very clever or impressive; the adverbial meaning is predictable.

Etymology

Brilliantly also means 'in a very clever or skillful way' and this sense comes from the same French briller 'to shine'; just like the adjective brilliant, a great idea or performance 'shines' and so stands out as outstanding.