English dictionary

genius

/'/dZ//i/n/j//@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

noun.person

Examples
Mozart was a child genius.

Synonyms brain brainiac einstein mastermind

Source: WordNet 3.0
unusual mental ability

noun.cognition

Synonyms brilliance

Source: WordNet 3.0
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

noun.person

Synonyms ace adept champion hotshot maven mavin sensation star superstar virtuoso whiz whizz wiz wizard

Source: WordNet 3.0
exceptional creative ability

noun.cognition

Synonyms wizardry

Source: WordNet 3.0
a natural talent

noun.cognition

Examples
He has a genius for interior decorating.

Synonyms flair

Source: WordNet 3.0
A good or evil spirit, or demon, supposed by the ancients to preside over a man's destiny in life; a tutelary deity; a supernatural being; a spirit, good or bad. Cf. <u>Jinnee</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913