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brilliance.

The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).

10 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/
  1. The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).

    uncountable · usually
  2. The quality of having extraordinary mental capacity.

    uncountable · usually
  3. Magnificence; resplendence.

    UK · uncountable · usually
    What brilliance it took from Harry Kane to control the cross and place the ball into the top corner.
Where this word comes from

From brilliant + -ance. Compare French brillance.

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