brilliance

== English == === Alternative forms === brilliancy === Etymology === From brilliant +‎ -ance. Compare French brillance. === Pronunciation === enPR: brĭlyəns IPA(key): /ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/ === Noun === brilliance (usually uncountable, plural brilliances) The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light). The quality of having extraordinary mental capacity. (chiefly British) Magnificence; resplendence. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== brilliant brilliantly brilliantness beryl (possibly) beryllium (possibly) ==== Translations ==== === References ===