# brilliance vs brilliant

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### brilliance
*noun · IPA /ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/ · frequency rank #17,307*
The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).

### brilliant
*adjective · IPA /ˈbɹɪljənt/ · frequency rank #2,716*
Shining brightly.

## Source
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