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Synonyms & Similar Words
profound
brilliant
talented
gifted
exceptional
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remarkable
outstanding
inventive
innovative
visionary
intellectual
cerebral
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sage
astute
discerning
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clever
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illustrious
celebrated
renowned
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prodigious
phenomenal
Meaning of Genius
The primary meaning of the word "Genius" refers to a person with exceptionally high intelligence or exceptional natural ability.
Definitions
- A person with exceptionally high intelligence or exceptional natural ability
- A person who is considered an expert or a leading figure in a particular field
- A person's natural ability or talent
Etymology of Genius
The word "Genius" originates from Latin, where "genius" referred to a tutelary deity or a person's innate ability
Historically, the term was used to describe a person's guiding spirit or a deity that watched over a person
Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to a person's exceptional natural ability or talent
Example Uses
- The artist was a genius when it came to capturing the play of light on water
- Einstein was a genius whose theories changed the face of physics
- The genius of the designer was evident in the innovative and functional product
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
mediocre
average
ordinary
unremarkable
uninspired
unexceptional
unskilled
inept
incompetent
foolish
stupid
ignorant
illiterate
uneducated
untrained
amateurish
clumsy
ineffectual
ineffective
unproductive
idle
lazy