Brilliant vs Gemlike - What's the difference?
brilliant | gemlike |
Shining brightly.
(of a colour) Both bright and saturated.
(of a voice or sound) having a sharp, clear tone
Of surpassing excellence.
Magnificent or wonderful.
Highly intelligent.
A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, having many facets.
* Alexander Pope
* 1891 , Arthur Conan Doyle, A Case of Identity
(printing) A small size of type.
A kind of cotton goods, figured on the weaving.
Resembling a gem; thus often, brilliant and compact
* {{quote-news, year=1988, date=June 3, author=Grant Pick, title=A Philosopher's Life, work=Chicago Reader
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As adjectives the difference between brilliant and gemlike
is that brilliant is shining brightly while gemlike is resembling a gem; thus often, brilliant and compact.As a noun brilliant
is a finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, having many facets.brilliant
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- the brilliant lights along the promenade
- butterflies with brilliant blue wings
- The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant .
- She is a brilliant scientist.
Synonyms
* (shining brightly) glittering, shining * * * (surpassing excellence) excellent, distinctive, striking, superb (obsolete except in UK usage) * (magnificent or wonderful) exceptional, glorious, magnificent, marvellous/marvelous, splendid, wonderful (obsolete except in UK usage) * (highly intelligent) brainy, ingenious * See alsoNoun
(en noun)- This snuffbox — on the hinge see brilliants shine.
- “And the ring?” I asked, glancing at a remarkable brilliant which sparkled upon his finger.
External links
* * * ----gemlike
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Adjective
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