ALL meanings of genius
gen·ius
G g - noun plural genius an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains. 1
- noun plural genius a person having such capacity. 1
- noun plural genius a person having an extraordinarily high intelligence rating on a psychological test, as an IQ above 140. Synonyms: mental giant, master, expert; whiz, brain, brainiac. Antonyms: idiot, imbecile, half-wit, dope, moron; fool, simpleton, dunce, dullard, dolt; numskull, blockhead, nitwit, ninny. 1
- noun plural genius natural ability or capacity; strong inclination: a special genius for leadership. Synonyms: gift, talent, aptitude, faculty, endowment, predilection; penchant, knack, bent, flair, wizardry. 1
- noun plural genius distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language. 1
- noun plural genius the guardian spirit of a place, institution, etc. 1
- noun plural genius either of two mutually opposed spirits, one good and the other evil, supposed to attend a person throughout life. 1
- noun plural genius a person who strongly influences for good or ill the character, conduct, or destiny of a person, place, or thing: Rasputin, the evil genius of Russian politics. 1
- noun plural genius Islamic Mythology. jinn; genie. 1
- noun plural genius genie (def 3). 1
- noun genius the guardian spirit of a place. 1
- noun genius the distinctive character or atmosphere of a place with reference to the impression that it makes on the mind. 1
- noun genius Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability. 1
- noun genius person: highly intelligent 1
- noun genius exceptional intellect 1
- noun genius exceptional gift, ability 1
- uncountable noun genius Genius is very great ability or skill in a particular subject or activity. 0
- countable noun genius A genius is a highly talented, creative, or intelligent person. 0
- noun genius a person with exceptional ability, esp of a highly original kind 0
- noun genius such ability or capacity 0
- noun genius the distinctive spirit or creative nature of a nation, era, language, etc 0
- noun genius a person considered as exerting great influence of a certain sort 0
- noun genius the guiding spirit who attends a person from birth to death 0
- noun genius the guardian spirit of a place, group of people, or institution 0
- noun genius a demon; jinn 0
- adjective genius clever and original 0
- noun genius according to ancient Roman belief, a guardian spirit assigned to a person at birth; tutelary deity 0
- noun genius the guardian spirit of any person, place, etc. 0
- noun genius either of two spirits, one good and one evil, supposed to influence one's destiny 0
- noun genius a person considered as having strong influence over another 0
- noun genius jinni 0
- noun genius the personification of a quality 0
- noun genius particular character or essential spirit or nature of a nation, place, age, etc. 0
- noun genius a great natural ability (for a particular activity); strong disposition or inclination 0
- noun genius great mental capacity and inventive ability; esp., great and original creative ability in some art, science, etc. 0
- noun genius a person having such capacity or ability 0
- noun genius any person with a very high IQ 0
- noun genius (eulogistic) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc. 0
- noun genius Extraordinary mental capacity. 0
- noun genius Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process. 0
- noun genius (Roman mythology) The guardian spirit of a place or person. 0
- noun genius A way of thinking, optimizing one's capacity for learning and understanding. 0
- adjective genius (Informal) ingenious, very clever, or original. 0