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How do you spell Brilliant?

Correct spelling

brilliant

Two L's. BRILLI + ANT.

Why is brilliant spelled this way?

From French brillant, sparkling. From Italian brillare, to sparkle. Something brilliant catches and throws light — intelligence that gleams.

Common misspellings of brilliant

brillantbriliantbrillientbrilliunt

Example

She had a brilliant idea.

Frequently asked questions

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