brilliant

adjective (INTELLIGENT)

/ˈbrɪl·jənt/

Definition

› extremely intelligent or highly skilled: a brilliant plan Armstrong was one of the most brilliant musicians in jazz. brilliantly

/ˈbrɪl·jənt·li/ adverb › Randy runs his company brilliantly.

(Definition of brilliant adjective (INTELLIGENT) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed

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