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

  • (..) Yuri, the trainer who trains. And who are you? I am Inspector Jacques Clouseau. Gluant was nothing! I drew up the plays. He takes credit for brilliant French defense which I gave him... ...and treats me like I'm dead. Fine. Now he is dead from Chinese poison. Inspector, what made you (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther