Brilliant and Lightless

Opposite meaning words

Brilliant adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

Usage example: a brilliant chandelier graces the hotel lobby

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Lightless is an antonym for brilliant.

Lightless adjective - Being without light or without much light.

Usage example: wondered what might be lurking in the lightless corners of the basement

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Brilliant is an antonym for lightless in topics: darkish, lack of light.

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