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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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What is the difference between the words "intelligent" and "brilliant" ?

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Sometimes intelligent is usually used to mean generally smart. brilliant is used to mean exceptionally smart. brilliant can also be used when someone acts exceptionally smart in a specific situation.

  • Sometimes intelligent is usually used to mean generally smart.
  • brilliant is used to mean exceptionally smart.
  • brilliant can also be used when someone acts exceptionally smart in a specific situation.
  • Even a man who is less than brilliant may occasionally have a brilliant idea.
  • CJ
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Sometimes intelligent is usually used to mean generally smart. brilliant is used to mean exceptionally smart. brilliant can also be used when someone acts exceptionally smart in a specific situation.

Even a man who is less than brilliant may occasionally have a brilliant idea.

CJ

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