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Genius

Noun / ˈdʒi:njʌs / Another word for genius — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Genius means having exceptional intelligence or creative power.

Synonyms & similar words

whiz wiz star champion wizardry adept virtuoso wizard sensation superstar brain whizz hotshot brilliance einstein mavin mastermind brainiac ace flair maven prodigy mastermind brain intellectual savant whiz ace expert wizard sage brilliant smart gifted talented ingenious creative innovative resourceful imaginative insightful

Synonyms by register

Formal

intellect prodigy virtuoso mastermind

Informal

whiz brain egghead rocket scientist

Literary

luminary oracle sage

Antonyms

idiot fool simpleton dunce imbecile ignoramus

Common collocations

  • a stroke of genius
  • sheer genius
  • natural genius
  • a genius for
  • creative genius
  • scientific genius
  • child prodigy
  • genius loci

Word family

noun genius
adjective genius

Usage note

While 'genius' can refer to an exceptionally intelligent person, it also denotes exceptional intellectual or creative power. The adjective form is less common and often used informally.

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Example sentences

  1. She is a genius at solving puzzles.
  2. The scientist was a genius in his field.
  3. The artist's work was genius.
  4. He was a musical genius and could play any instrument.
  5. She has a genius idea for how to solve the problem.

Quotes

  • Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. - Thomas Edison
  • Genius is the ability to reduce the complicated to the simple. - C.W. Ceram
  • What is called genius is the abundance of life and health. - Henry David Thoreau

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