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Definition of: brilliance
(bril′yəns) noun
1. The quality of being brilliant; brightness; radiance; luster.
2. The presence of many rich overtones and high frequencies in a sound record made under suitable conditions.
3. A high degree of insight or understanding; skill and finish of execution in artistic performance, creative work, etc.
4. In colorimetry, lightness. Also bril′lian·cy.
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