genius

noun
UK: /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
US: /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

  1. Very great and rare natural ability or skill, especially in a particular area such as science or art.

    1. She has a genius for painting, it's very obvious. [ ] [ ]
    2. His genius in mathematics allowed him to solve complex problems easily. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who has a very great and rare natural ability or skill.

    1. Einstein was a genius and changed physics. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is considered a musical genius for her innovative compositions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

talent brilliance intellect mastermind
genius adjective

  1. Having or showing an unusual aptitude for something.

    1. It was a genius idea, very clever. [ ] [ ]
    2. Coming up with that solution was a genius move, solving all problems. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "genius" in English means: Very great and rare natural ability or skill, especially in a particular area such as science or art., A person who has a very great and rare natural ability or skill..

The phonetic transcription of "genius" is /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/ in British English and /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "genius": talent, brilliance, intellect, mastermind.

Example usage of "genius": "She has a genius for painting, it's very obvious.". More examples on the page.