Brilliancy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbril-yən(t)-sē/ bril·lian·cy

Meaning & Definition of Brilliancy

Brilliancy (noun)

  1. brilliance
  2. an instance of brilliance

Brilliancy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of having or giving off light

    "the brilliancy of the diamond is shown to good effect by the museum's lighting"

    similar: brightness, brilliance, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor
    related: blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle
    opposite: blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness
    near: dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Brilliancy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Brilliancy:

brightness, brilliance, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Brilliancy

Words with the opposite meaning of Brilliancy:

blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness

Related Words for Brilliancy

blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle

Near Antonyms of Brilliancy

dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Word Forms of Brilliancy

Inflections: brilliancies

Origin & Etymology of Brilliancy

First known use: 1732

Frequently Asked Questions about Brilliancy

What does "Brilliancy" mean?

"Brilliancy" means brilliance. As a noun, it is defined as: brilliance.

What is another word for "Brilliancy"?

Other words for "Brilliancy" include brightness, brilliance, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency and lightness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Brilliancy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Brilliancy"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Brilliancy". Common alternatives include brightness, brilliance, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance and luminosity.

What is the opposite of "Brilliancy"?

Antonyms of "Brilliancy" include blackness, dark, darkness, dullness and duskiness. Near antonyms include dimness, gloominess, somberness and cloudiness.

How do you use "Brilliancy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Brilliancy" in a sentence: "the brilliancy of the diamond is shown to good effect by the museum's lighting".

Is "Brilliancy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Brilliancy" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Brilliancy"?

"Brilliancy" is pronounced /ˈbril-yən(t)-sē/ and divided into syllables as bril·lian·cy.

What is the origin of the word "Brilliancy"?

First known use: 1732.