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noun
A shining quality; brilliance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
An act of being brilliant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A spectacular and beautiful game of chess, generally featuring sacrificial attacks and unexpected moves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: board-games, chess, games
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noun
a quality that outshines the usual
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: luster, lustre, splendor, splendour
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Broader terms: brightness
History
From brilliant + -ancy; attested earlier than brilliance. Compare French brillance.
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
