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

  • (..) - No! That's Batman! That's detonation! It's out over the bay! It's clear of the city! "I see a beautiful city..." "and a brilliant people..." "rising from this abyss." "I see the lives... for which I lay down my life..." "peaceful..." "useful, prosperous and happy." (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises