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

  • (..) This...is the next me. The regeneration cradle prints tissue, it can't build a living body. It can. You can. You lacked the materials. You're a brilliant woman, Helen. But we all have room to improve. Oh. I didn't realize you were waiting. I would've joined you, but uh, (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron