Genius

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːnjəs/

Genius (noun)

  1. a person with exceptional intelligence or creativity
  2. a very high level of skill or talent in a particular area
  3. a special spirit or influence that inspires creativity

Examples

  • The genius solved the puzzle in minutes.
  • She is considered a genius in mathematics.

Common collocations: child prodigy, intellectual giant, brilliant mind, natural talent, innate genius

Synonyms of Genius

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Genius

  • describing lack of intelligence
  • describing lack of complexity in thought