Genius meaning

What does “genius” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“genius” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality.

genius

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
“Mozart was a child genius”
“he's smart but he's no Einstein”
Synonymsmastermind brain brainiac Einstein
unusual mental ability
Synonymsbrilliance
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
Synonymsace adept champion sensation maven mavin virtuoso hotshot
exceptional creative ability
Synonymswizardry
a natural talent
“he has a flair for mathematics”
“he has a genius for interior decorating”
Synonymsflair

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University