Brilliant vs Quick-witted - What's the difference?

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Brilliant is a related term of quick-witted.

As adjectives the difference between brilliant and quick-witted

is that brilliant is shining brightly while quick-witted is mentally keen, alert, sharp, agile, and nimble.

As a noun brilliant

is a finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, having many facets.

brilliant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)

Shining brightly.

the brilliant lights along the promenade

(of a colour) Both bright and saturated.

butterflies with brilliant blue wings

(of a voice or sound) having a sharp, clear tone

Of surpassing excellence.

The actor's performance in the play was simply brilliant .

Magnificent or wonderful.

Highly intelligent.

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 also

Noun

(en noun)

A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, having many facets.

* Alexander Pope

This snuffbox — on the hinge see brilliants shine.

* 1891 , Arthur Conan Doyle, A Case of Identity

“And the ring?” I asked, glancing at a remarkable brilliant which sparkled upon his finger.

(printing) A small size of type.

A kind of cotton goods, figured on the weaving.

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quick-witted

English

Adjective

Mentally keen, alert, sharp, agile, and nimble.

She was far too quick-witted to miss the implications of what he was saying.