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brillantez

[bri.ʎan'tez]
nounfemininepl: brillanteces
brilliance
1. The quality of shining brightly; luminosity or sparkle
The brilliance of the diamond caught everyone's attention.
A brillantez do diamante chamou a atenção de todos.
2. Exceptional talent, intelligence, or skill; outstanding ability
The pianist performed with remarkable brilliance.
O pianista atuou com uma brillantez notável.
3. Splendor or magnificence in appearance or effect
The ceremony was marked by brilliance and elegance.
A cerimônia foi marcada por brillantez e elegância.
Synonyms
esplendorfulgorresplandorluminosidadinteligenciaingenioexcelencia
Antonyms
opacidadoscuridadmediocridadtorpeza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brilho
More commonly used in everyday speech
Brazil
brillantez
Formal or literary contexts
Portugal
brilho
Preferred in standard Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

con brillantez - with brilliance/brilliantly
brillantez intelectual - intellectual brilliance
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