what difrent betwen brilian and intelligent?

Question

i want to know the diferent betwen when u say somebody is very brillian.is brillian the same as intelligent.how do we seperate them or bring them together .is necessary means when u are brillian in your study ;u must be intelligent .which ever ways.thanks

Answer 1

brilliance
1.The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).
2.The quality of having extraordinary mental capacity.
3.Magnificence; resplendence (primarily UK usage).



intelligence (plural intelligences)
1.(uncountable) Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practise; the ability to learn and comprehend.
2.(countable) A form of life that has such capacities.
3.(uncountable) Information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.
4.(countable) A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather such information.
[edit] Synonyms
•(capacity of mind) wit, intellect, brightness

Answer 2

brilliance is another level above intelligent. it goes the extra mile so to speak.