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

  • (..) days later. Would it work? Mmm-hmm. We ran the numbers. They check out. It's a brilliant course. So why all the cloak and dagger? Because it goes directly against NASA's decision. Yeah. If we do (..)
    2015 The Martian