English Explanatory Dictionary

brilliancy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A shining quality; brilliance.
  2. An act of being brilliant.
  3. A spectacular and beautiful game of chess, generally featuring sacrificial attacks and unexpected moves.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹɪljənsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-brilliancy.wav

Word forms

brilliancy brilliancies brilliance

Etymology

From brilliant + -ancy; attested earlier than brilliance. Compare French brillance.

Derived words

overbrilliancy
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