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brilliancy

[ bril-yuhn-see ]

noun

, plural bril·lian·cies
  1. an instance of brilliance:

    the brilliancies of Congreve's wit.



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Other Words From

  • over·brillian·cy noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of brilliancy1

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

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.

The British magazine Chess relaxed its stiff upper lip, calling Bobby’s effort a game of “great depth and brilliancy.”

The former was divided between admiration of the brilliancy which exercise had given to her complexion, and doubt as to the occasion’s justifying her coming so far alone.

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.

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