The difference between Brilliant and Shining
When used as nouns, brilliant means a finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone, whereas shining means a bright emission of light.
When used as adjectives, brilliant means shining brightly, whereas shining means emitting light.
check bellow for the other definitions of Brilliant and Shining
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Brilliant as an adjective:
Shining brightly.
Examples:
"the brilliant lights along the promenade"
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Brilliant as an adjective (of a colour):
Both bright and saturated.
Examples:
"butterflies with brilliant blue wings"
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Brilliant as an adjective (of a voice or sound):
having a sharp, clear tone
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Brilliant as an adjective:
Of surpassing excellence.
Examples:
"The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant."
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Brilliant as an adjective:
Magnificent or wonderful.
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Brilliant as an adjective:
Highly intelligent.
Examples:
"She is a brilliant scientist."
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Brilliant as a noun:
A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.
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Brilliant as a noun (uncountable, printing, dated):
The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.
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Brilliant as a noun:
Most hummingbird species of the genus Heliodoxa.
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Brilliant as a noun:
A kind of cotton goods, figured on the weaving.
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Shining as an adjective:
Emitting light.
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Shining as an adjective:
Reflecting light.
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Shining as an adjective:
Having a high polish or sheen.
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Shining as an adjective:
Having exceptional merit.
Examples:
"a shining example"
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Shining as a verb:
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Shining as a noun:
A bright emission of light; a gleam.
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Compare with synonyms and related words:
- brilliant vs glittering
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