brilliant

  1. Adjective.  shining brightly.
  2. Adjective.  (context, of a colour) both light and saturated.
  3. Adjective.  (context, of a voice or sound) having a sharp, clear tone.
  4. Adjective.  (context, dated) of surpassing excellence.
  5. Adjective.  (context, dated) magnificent or wonderful.
  6. Adjective.  highly intelligent.
  7. Noun.  a finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, having many facets.

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