Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc
The peculiar structure of mind with which each individual is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for certain kinds of action or special success in any pursuit; special taste, inclination, or disposition; as, a genius for history, for poetry, or painting
A genius is a highly talented, creative, or intelligent person. Chaplin was not just a genius, he was among the most influential figures in film history. Person of extraordinary intellectual power. The genius displays originality, creativity, and the ability to think and work in areas not previously explored. Though geniuses have usually left their unique mark in a particular field, studies have shown that the general intelligence of geniuses is also exceptionally high. Genius appears to be a function of both hereditary and environmental factors. See also gifted child. In ancient Roman religion, the attendant spirit of a person or place. It originally represented the housefather, who gave continuity to a family or clan over generations; its female counterpart was the housemother, called the juno. In later times, the genius was seen as an individual's guardian spirit or higher self, and it was worshiped by that individual, especially on his birthday. There were also genii of places and of groups such as legions, states, and guilds
A good or evil spirit, or demon, supposed by the ancients to preside over a man's destiny in life; a tutelary deity; a supernatural being; a spirit, good or bad
{i} great mental ability; one with great mental ability, very intelligent or talented person; great natural ability, talent
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality; "Mozart was a child genius"; "he's smart but he's no Einstein"
A man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of superior intellectual faculties; as, Shakespeare was a rare genius
{i} guardian angel or spirit (Roman Mythology); one who has much influence over another person; (Islamic Mythology) jinni
person with exceptional intelligence or talent, as in: Only a genius can assemble that puzzle
exceptional creative ability someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality; "Mozart was a child genius"; "he's smart but he's no Einstein
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Genius is very great ability or skill in a particular subject or activity. This is the mark of her real genius as a designer The man had genius and had made his mark in the aviation world Its very title is a stroke of genius