brilliancy

[ bril-yuhn-see ]

noun

, plural bril·lian·cies

1. an instance of brilliance:

   the brilliancies of Congreve's wit.

2. brilliance.

Other Words From

• over·brillian·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of brilliancy¹

First recorded in 1740–50; brilli(ant) + -ancy

Example Sentences

The high pitch represents mentality, the esthetic phases of beauty, and much brilliancy.

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He brings out all their power, brilliancy and careering wildness, and makes the greatest sensation of them.

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Liszt gave it with a velvety softness, clearness, brilliancy and pearliness of touch that was inimitable.

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The intense brilliancy of the moon seemed to press darkness down upon the earth.

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In some cases these stars are of the same brilliancy, but in others one of the lights is much brighter than the other.

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