Masterly vs Brilliant - What's the difference?
masterly | brilliant |
That has been executed in the manner of one who is a master; extremely competently.
Imperious; domineering; arbitrary.
In a masterful manner; competently.
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.
As adjectives the difference between masterly and brilliant
is that masterly is that has been executed in the manner of one who is a master; extremely competently while brilliant is shining brightly.As an adverb masterly
is in a masterful manner; competently.As a noun brilliant is
a finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, having many facets.masterly
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Her years of experience enabled her to render a masterly performance .
Derived terms
*masterly inactivityAdverb
(en adverb)- When playing the violin his masterly bowing technique was a joy to hear .
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.