Brilliant
Brilliant adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.
Usage example: a brilliant boy who left for college at the age of 16
Simple
Simple adjective - Lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books.
Usage example: the fact that he didn't go to college doesn't mean he's simple
Both words in one sentence
- Id: Xander — Constantly thinking about sex, comes up with the so-simple-it's-brilliant ideas
Source: Freudian Trio / Live-Action TV - While the titular character of The Law of Ueki does have several brilliant insights, especially in battle, for the most part he seems rather simple-minded and clueless.
Source: Idiot Hero / Anime and Manga -
Idiot Hero: while Ueki does have several brilliant insights, especially in battle, for the most part he seems rather simple-minded and clueless.
Source: Manga / The Law of Ueki
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