genius
genius /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
noun
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()
Unusual mental ability
(
brilliance
, genius
)
unusual mental ability
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()
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
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()
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.
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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
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Exceptional creative ability
(
genius
, wizardry
)
exceptional creative ability
puff
puff /ˈpʌf/
adjective
-
Gathered for protruding fullness
(
puff
, puffed
)
gathered for protruding fullness
Puff sleeves
puff sleeves
noun
-
Forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
(
blow
, puff
)
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
He gave his nose a loud blow
he gave his nose a loud blow
He blew out all the candles with a single puff
he blew out all the candles with a single puff
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A slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
(
drag
[Informal] , puff
, pull
)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
He took a puff on his pipe
he took a puff on his pipe
He took a drag on his cigarette and expelled the smoke slowly
he took a drag on his cigarette and expelled the smoke slowly
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Thick cushion used as a seat
(
hassock
, ottoman
, pouf
, pouffe
[British] , puff
)
thick cushion used as a seat
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A soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
(
powderpuff
, puff
)
a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
A powderpuff is a great tool for applying loose powder evenly across the face, leaving you with a flawless finish
A powderpuff is a great tool for applying loose powder evenly across the face, leaving you with a flawless finish
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Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
(
comfort
, comforter
, puff
, quilt
)
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
I use a quilt during summer because it's lighter than a duvet
I use a quilt during summer because it's lighter than a duvet
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Exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
(
puff
)
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
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A light inflated pastry or puff shell
(
puff
)
a light inflated pastry or puff shell
The bakery's signature dish was a cream puff, light and airy.
The bakery's signature dish was a cream puff, light and airy.
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A short light gust of air
(
puff
, puff of air
, whiff
)
a short light gust of air
verb
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()
Smoke and exhale strongly
(
whiff
, puff
)
smoke and exhale strongly
Puff a cigar
puff a cigar
Whiff a pipe
whiff a pipe
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()
Breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
(
heave
, puff
, gasp
, pant
)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
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()
Suck in or take (air)
(
drag
, puff
, draw
)
suck in or take (air)
Draw a deep breath
draw a deep breath
Draw on a cigarette
draw on a cigarette
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Blow hard and loudly
(
huff
, puff
, chuff
)
blow hard and loudly
He huffed and puffed as he made his way up the mountain
he huffed and puffed as he made his way up the mountain
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To swell or cause to enlarge
(
blow up
, puff
, puff out
, puff up
)
to swell or cause to enlarge
Her faced puffed up from the drugs
Her faced puffed up from the drugs
Puffed out chests
puffed out chests
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Speak in a blustering or scornful manner
(
puff
)
speak in a blustering or scornful manner
A puffing kind of man
A puffing kind of man
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Praise extravagantly
(
puff
, puff up
)
praise extravagantly
The critics puffed up this Broadway production
The critics puffed up this Broadway production
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Make proud or conceited
(
puff
)
make proud or conceited
The sudden fame puffed her ego
The sudden fame puffed her ego