Like is related to Mild. Mild is the opposite of Hot. Hot is a synonym of Cute. 
Brilliant is related to Genius. Genius is related to Very. Very is related to Excellent. 
Like <--RelatedTo--> Mild <--Antonym--> Hot <--Synonym--> Cute 
Brilliant <--RelatedTo--> Genius <--RelatedTo--> Very <--RelatedTo--> Excellent 