Meaning & use

genius

noun·Everyday

Exceptional natural intellectual or creative ability, or a person who possesses it.

See it in a sentence

Einstein's genius transformed our understanding of space and time.

Some call her a marketing genius for turning the failing brand around.

A note on using this word

Genius can describe either the quality of extraordinary ability itself or the person who has it, depending on context.

Words with a similar meaning

brilliancegiftprodigy

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Words with an opposite meaning

mediocrity

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