English–German

“brilliant” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fʊlmiˈnant/

Example

Er hatte einen fulminanten Auftritt.

He made a brilliant entrance.

Illustration for fulminant (brilliant)

How to say “brilliant” in German

“Brilliant” in German is fulminant.

A spectacular entrance overwhelms the audience with sudden brilliance and grandeur.

Full entry for fulminant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fulminant

Die Premiere war ein fulminanter Erfolg.

The premiere was a brilliant success.

Tips for using fulminant

  • In medical German, fulminant can mean sudden and severe, so context determines whether it expresses praise or danger.

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