shining brightly; sparkling; glittering; lustrous

the brilliant lights of the city.

distinguished; illustrious

a brilliant performance by a young pianist.

having or showing great intelligence, talent, quality, etc.

a brilliant technician.

strong and clear in tone; vivid; bright

brilliant blues and greens; the brilliant sound of the trumpets.

splendid or magnificent

a brilliant social event.

Jewelry . a gem, esp. a diamond, having any of several varieties of the brilliant cut.

Printing . a size of type about 3 1 / 2 -point.

adjective

dark , dull , dulled , normal , typical , stupid , unaware , unintelligent

adjective

ablaze , bright , coruscating , dazzling , effulgent , flashy , fulgent , gleaming , glittering , glossy , incandescent , intense , lambent , lucent , luminous , lustrous , radiant , refulgent , resplendent , scintillating , showy , sparkling , vivid , celebrated , distinguished , eminent , excellent , exceptional , glorious , illustrious , magnificent , prominent , splendid , superb , accomplished , acute , astute , brainy , clever , discerning , eggheaded , einstein , expert , genius , gifted , ingenious , intellectual , inventive , knowing , knowledgeable , masterly , penetrating , profound , quick , quick-witted , sharp , smart , talented , whip , whiz kid * , beamy , irradiant , shiny , glaring , glary , gorgeous , proud , splendorous , auspicious , benign , fair , fortunate , good , propitious , flashing , gay , glistening , keen , learned , shining , signal , striking , wise