Genius
noun
An extremely smart or talented person.
Albert Einstein was known as a genius due to his remarkable contributions to physics.
Often appears as...
- certifiable genius
- recognized genius
noun
An exceptional natural capacity of intellect.
His genius for solving complex mathematical problems is astonishing.
Often appears as...
- genius at work
- genius in action
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Academic
noun
A strong inclination or natural ability.
She has a genius for teaching children complex concepts in a simple way.
Often appears as...
- genius for diplomacy
- genius for organization
noun
In Roman mythology, a guardian spirit.
In ancient Rome, a genius was believed to live in the household and protect the home and family.
Often appears as...
- household genius
- protective genius
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Literary
noun
An extremely smart or talented person.
Albert Einstein was known as a genius due to his remarkable contributions to physics.
Often appears as...
- certifiable genius
- recognized genius
noun
An exceptional natural capacity of intellect.
His genius for solving complex mathematical problems is astonishing.
Often appears as...
- genius at work
- genius in action
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A strong inclination or natural ability.
She has a genius for teaching children complex concepts in a simple way.
Often appears as...
- genius for diplomacy
- genius for organization
noun
In Roman mythology, a guardian spirit.
In ancient Rome, a genius was believed to live in the household and protect the home and family.
Often appears as...
- household genius
- protective genius
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Flattering
Sometimes 'genius' is used sarcastically to mean the opposite when someone does something foolish.
Nice job locking your keys in the car, genius!
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Achievement
'Genius' often references someone who has made significant contributions to education, science, or the arts.
The Nobel Prize winner was hailed as a genius.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbole in Praise
It can be used to exaggerate someone's skill in a playful or impressed manner.
You fixed my phone? You're a genius!
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Flattering
Sometimes 'genius' is used sarcastically to mean the opposite when someone does something foolish.
Nice job locking your keys in the car, genius!
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Achievement
'Genius' often references someone who has made significant contributions to education, science, or the arts.
The Nobel Prize winner was hailed as a genius.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbole in Praise
It can be used to exaggerate someone's skill in a playful or impressed manner.
You fixed my phone? You're a genius!
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Flattering
Sometimes 'genius' is used sarcastically to mean the opposite when someone does something foolish.
Nice job locking your keys in the car, genius!
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Achievement
'Genius' often references someone who has made significant contributions to education, science, or the arts.
The Nobel Prize winner was hailed as a genius.
Pro Tip 3/3Hyperbole in Praise
It can be used to exaggerate someone's skill in a playful or impressed manner.
You fixed my phone? You're a genius!
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well, after all, I'm not weird. Everybody knows that people who pursue their passions are somewhat obsessive. A little strange. Hmm? Hmm? Okay? You know, a fine line between madness and genius.
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Portia is a genius. She can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack.
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Why do honeybees love...
But another reason is that honeybees are, in fact, excellent mathematicians. Scientists claim the tiny insects can calculate angles, and can even comprehend the roundness of the Earth. But there's particular mathematical bee genius behind the most important aspect of honeybee the hive.
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How do you know you...
Descartes asks if you can disprove the idea that an evil genius demon has tricked you into believing reality is real. Perhaps this diabolical deceiver has duped you. The world, your perceptions of it, your very body. You can't disprove that they're all just made up,
Video examples
Why should you read...
In this thought experiment, Woolf demonstrates the tragedy of genius restricted, and looks back through time for hints of these hidden histories. She wrote, "When one reads of a witch being ducked, of a woman possessed by devils, of a wise woman selling herbs,
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The building of...
this photo above my desk maybe by helping people understand the life of Filippo Brunelleschi a man whose genius helped usher in a new age of creativity and thinking to the rest of the world perhaps then we can understand the
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Larry Smith: Why you...
well, after all, I'm not weird. Everybody knows that people who pursue their passions are somewhat obsessive. A little strange. Hmm? Hmm? Okay? You know, a fine line between madness and genius.
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What Does 'Genius' Mean?...
What does "genius" mean, to me? I think there are many brilliant people in the world, many people who are very, very intelligent. So I think it has to do with a line of dialogue
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
her third superpower Portia is a genius she can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack she can have an idea
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Best Spider Moments PIPE...
mission impossible not at all because of her third superpower porsche is a genius she can map her world in three dimensions
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Top 5 Animal Adaptations...
superpower Porter is a genius she can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack she can have an idea
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Spider With Three Super...
Portia is a genius. She can map her world in three dimensions and formulate a plan of attack.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
German Composer
The true artist is not proud: he unfortunately sees that art has no limits; he feels darkly how far he is from the goal, and though he may be admired by others, he is sad not to have reached that point to which his better genius only appears as a distant, guiding sun.
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Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
American Writer
The world is always ready to receive talent with open arms. Very often it does not know what to do with genius.
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James Russell Lowell
American Poet
It is the privilege of genius that life never grows common place, as it does for the rest of us.
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Minna Antrim
American Writer
To know one's self is wisdom, but not to know one's neighbors is genius.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
First and last, what is demanded of genius is love of truth.
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Scott Derrickson
American Director
I think the first 'Hellraiser' is a work of genius.
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Alex Honnold
American Athlete
I took a test once; they said I was a genius.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
I never said I was a genius.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
German Composer
The true artist is not proud: he unfortunately sees that art has no limits; he feels darkly how far he is from the goal, and though he may be admired by others, he is sad not to have reached that point to which his better genius only appears as a distant, guiding sun.
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Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
American Writer
The world is always ready to receive talent with open arms. Very often it does not know what to do with genius.
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James Russell Lowell
American Poet
It is the privilege of genius that life never grows common place, as it does for the rest of us.
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Minna Antrim
American Writer
To know one's self is wisdom, but not to know one's neighbors is genius.
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Oscar Wilde
Irish Poet
I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
First and last, what is demanded of genius is love of truth.
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Scott Derrickson
American Director
I think the first 'Hellraiser' is a work of genius.
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Alex Honnold
American Athlete
I took a test once; they said I was a genius.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
I never said I was a genius.
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