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

  • (..) long time ago Raymond. I, I, I wouldn't be asked to develop combat application. My work here is driven by it's own question. And your work is brilliant, but your ideas are being underutilized. Look, I think I found a way. To put real revenue stream behind your research, and to save thousands of (..)
    2014 RoboCop