Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Brilliant

What does it mean?

In the UK, brilliant (often shortened to "brill") is the ultimate word for showing approval or excitement. It means "excellent," "wonderful," or "great." It’s used constantly in conversation: "I've passed my test!" "Brilliant!" It’s one of the most positive and versatile words in the British vocabulary.

Is it positive or negative?

Positive.

When do you use it?

To praise something or show enthusiasm.

Examples

Example 1: That film was brilliant!

Example 2: You've done a brilliant job on this report.

Question for you

What's something brilliant that happened to you recently?

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