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

  • (..) so what or who does she remove her rings for? Not one lover, she'd never sustain the fiction of being single for that long, - so more likely a string of them. Simple. - That's brilliant. - Sorry. - Cardiff? - It's obvious, isn't it? - It's not obvious to me. Dear God, what is it like in your funny (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) - Well, he won't be your assistant. - I need an assistant. Will you come? Not in a police car, I'll be right behind. Thank you. Brilliant! Yes! Four serial suicides and now a note. Oh, it's Christmas. Mrs Hudson, I'll be late. Might need some food. I'm your landlady, dear, not your housekeeper. (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1