brilliancy

== English == === Alternative forms === brilliance === Etymology === From brilliant +‎ -ancy; attested earlier than brilliance. Compare French brillance. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɹɪljənsi/ Hyphenation: bril‧lian‧cy === Noun === brilliancy (countable and uncountable, plural brilliancies) A shining quality; brilliance. An act of being brilliant. 2013, Hannah Eichler, The Key to Brilliancy: How to Unlock Your Child's Genius (chess) A spectacular and beautiful game of chess, generally featuring sacrificial attacks and unexpected moves. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References ===