brilliant

Definition

  • adjective: very bright
  • often used in a joking or ironic way to describe a foolish idea, action, etc.
  • synonyms: shining, glittering, splendid

Examples

  • It is a 'brilliant' [='fabulous'] film. You really must see it.

  • It was 'brilliant' of you to leave your passport at home!

  • She acted 'brilliantly' in her first film.

Movie quotes

  • (..) around the Bernab'u tonight, a lot of it directed at Gavin Harris. Came out as a hero, Ronaldinho seals it with a brilliant third. Boy, do they need some inspiration from somewhere. And now it's Munez. And we haven't seen too much of him today. Trying a give-and-go here (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream