Synonyms for
Genius
Definition
Genius means having exceptional intelligence or creative power.
Synonyms & similar words
superstar
flair
brilliance
virtuoso
sensation
adept
brain
mavin
wizardry
einstein
mastermind
star
brainiac
champion
ace
wiz
maven
hotshot
whiz
whizz
wizard
prodigy
mastermind
brain
intellectual
savant
whiz
ace
expert
wizard
sage
brilliant
smart
gifted
talented
ingenious
creative
innovative
resourceful
imaginative
insightful
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- a stroke of genius
- sheer genius
- natural genius
- a genius for
- creative genius
- scientific genius
- child prodigy
- genius loci
Word family
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
- She is a genius at solving puzzles.
- The scientist was a genius in his field.
- The artist's work was genius.
- He was a musical genius and could play any instrument.
- 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