brilliantly
|bril-liant-ly|
B2
/ˈbrɪljəntli/
(brilliant)
exceptional brightness or talent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'brilliantly' originates from the Latin word 'brillare,' meaning 'to shine.'
Historical Evolution
'brillare' transformed into the French word 'brillant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'brilliantly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shine brightly,' but over time it evolved to include the sense of 'exceptional talent or cleverness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a very bright or dazzling manner.
The fireworks lit up the sky brilliantly.
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Adverb 2
in an exceptionally clever or talented way.
She solved the puzzle brilliantly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39