Genius

/ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person with exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.

Albert Einstein is often regarded as a genius for his contributions to physics.

A person who has an extraordinary talent or skill in a particular area.

The young pianist displayed such genius that she captivated the audience.

A guiding spirit or inspiration.

Many believe that the genius of the great artists was influenced by their muses.

verb

To create or invent something by using one's intelligence and creativity.

They genius a new software that revolutionized the way we communicate.

From Latin 'genius' meaning 'guardian spirit, divine nature.'

creative genius

A person who has exceptional creativity.

genius at work

A phrase used to describe someone demonstrating their extraordinary skill or talent.

genius idea

A remarkably innovative or clever idea.

prodigy

A person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.

intellect

The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively.

savant

A learned person, especially a distinguished scientist.

Brainiac

He's such a brainiac when it comes to coding.

Smarty pants

Don't be a smarty pants, just give me the answer.