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

  • (..) The kid you just decided isn't guilty was seen ramming this into his father! - What about this, Mr Reasonable Doubt? - That's not the knife, remember? - Oh, brilliant! - I'm tellin' you, this is the craziest. I mean, what are we supposed to believe? You're pullin' stories out of thin air. (..)
    1957 12 Angry Men
  • (..) All right, let's hear from somebody. Well, if you want me to tell you how I feel about it, it's all right with me. - Boy, I don't care what you do. - All right. I don't have anything brilliant. I only know as much as you do. According to the testimony, the boy looks guilty. Maybe he is. (..)
    1957 12 Angry Men