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

  • (..) -l got you. Karen, what are you doing? Look, someone has got to give those girls a taste of their own medicine. So revolutionary! lt's so bold and so.... So brilliant! Everybody, they're imposters! Hit the lights. Where's Brittany? Where are you? Get down! (..)
    2004 White Chicks