brilliance
English
/ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/
noun
Definitions
- The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).
- The quality of having extraordinary mental capacity.
- (chiefly) Magnificence; resplendence.
Etymology
Borrowed from French brillance.
Origin
French
brillance
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Distribution of cognates by language
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Cognates and derived terms
- brilliancy English
- brilliant English
- Brillanz German
- brillance French
- briller French