Word of the Day - brilliant

brilliant

/ˈbrɪlj(ə)nt/
adjective
1 (of light or colour) very bright.
2 Exceptionally clever or talented.
2.1 Outstanding; impressive.
3 British informal Excellent; marvellous.
as exclamation ‘‘Brilliant!’ he declared excitedly’
noun
A diamond of brilliant cut.

Origin
Late 17th century from French brillant ‘shining’, present participle of
briller, from Italian brillare, probably from Latin beryllus (see
beryl).

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The dawn now past was brilliant. Clouds dominate in advance of forecast snow.