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 genius genius /ˈdʒiːnjəs/

noun

  1. () Unusual mental ability  ( brilliance , genius )
    unusual mental ability
  2. () Someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality  ( brainiac [ N. American] , Einstein , mastermind , brain , genius , brainbox [Informal, British] , smart cookie [Informal, N. American] )
    someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
     Mozart was a child genius
    Mozart was a child genius
     He's smart but he's no Einstein
    he's smart but he's no Einstein
  3. () Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field  ( adept , champion , maven [Informal, American] , genius , mavin [Informal, American] , superstar , whizz [Informal] , wiz [Informal] , megastar [Informal] , ace [Informal] , hotshot [Informal] , sensation , star , virtuoso , whiz [Informal] , wizard [Informal] )
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
      The talented star dazzled audiences with her captivating performances on the stage.
    The talented star dazzled audiences with her captivating performances on the stage.
  4. A natural talent  ( genius , flair )
    a natural talent
     He has a flair for mathematics
    he has a flair for mathematics
     He has a genius for interior decorating
    he has a genius for interior decorating
  5. Exceptional creative ability  ( genius , wizardry )
    exceptional creative ability