brilliant

1. brilliant (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Shining brightly.

Example: the brilliant lights along the promenade

2. brilliant (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Both bright and saturated.

Example: butterflies with brilliant blue wings

3. brilliant (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Having a sharp, clear tone.

4. brilliant (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.

Example: This snuffbox — on the hinge see brilliants shine.

5. brilliant (noun) — sense 5

Definition: The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.

6. brilliant (noun) — sense 6

Definition: Most hummingbird species of the genus Heliodoxa.

7. brilliant (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To cut (a diamond) with many facets, to make it into a brilliant.

Example: In short, the diamond owed more to being brillianted and polished, and well set, than to any intrinsic worth or solidity.