brilliancy

American  

[bril-yuhn-see] / ˈbrɪl yən si /

noun

PLURAL

brilliancies

1. an instance of brilliance.

   the brilliancies of Congreve's wit.

2. brilliance.

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Other Word Forms

• overbrilliancy noun

Etymology

Origin of brilliancy

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

Example Sentences

But Pollock claimed the event’s brilliancy prize in an upset of Austrian star Max Weiss, who would tie for first in the event.

From Washington Times

Like many of Capablanca’s best wins, there’s no spectacular brilliancy here, but a world-class opponent is still rendered helpless in less than 30 moves.

From Washington Times

Before crossing the Atlantic, Najdorf found time to play what became known as “The Polish Immortal,” a sacrificial fireworks show that recalls the great Romantic Age brilliancies.

From Washington Times

But he game truly ascends into the brilliancy stratosphere only after 26.

From Washington Times

“Wednesday morning, July 8, 2020, will be when the brightest of the planets, Venus, reaches its greatest brilliancy,” it explains, on its website.

From Fox News