Brilliant and Wise

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Brilliant adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.

Usage example: a brilliant boy who left for college at the age of 16

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Wise and brilliant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wise" instead an adjective "Brilliant".

Wise adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.

Usage example: a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings

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Brilliant and wise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brilliant" instead an adjective "Wise".

Nearby Words: wisely, wised

He is a brilliant and wise man who fights for a noble cause (equality in the justice system).

Source: Series / Oz
Wise Beyond Their Years: Would you ever believe that she created an album as brilliant and mature as Tidal at only eighteen?

Source: Music / Fiona Apple
Personality wise he is also excessively human, being a snarky joker who is nonetheless brilliant.

Source: Ridiculously Human Robots / Film

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