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

  • (..) Well, there's nothing we can do about that. We can file an incident report and we'll stand by it if anyone asks. But that's about all. A report? Oh. That's brilliant. Every problem I have, there's another bloody form to fill out! Oh, for God's sake. Listen. I think this is a bit beyond us. (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2
  • (..) why you can't help me. No. No. He hasn't paid a penny of child maintenance for three months. - We're home! - I see. That's bloody brilliant. - JOHNNY: Hi, Mum! - You have a good afternoon as well. (SIGHS) PEGGY: Janet. Are things not bad enough around here, (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2