genius
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒiːniəs/
Forms: geniuses
genius means: A person who is unusually clever or extremely good at something.
noun
BRILLIANT PERSONB1
A person who is unusually clever or extremely good at something.
- That child is a genius.
- The scientist was widely regarded as a genius.
- You do not need to be a genius to understand this.
EXCEPTIONAL ABILITYB2
An unusually high level of intelligence or creative ability.
- Her music shows real genius.
- Moving the event indoors was a stroke of genius.
- His genius became clear in his early paintings.
adjective
VERY CLEVERB2
Extremely clever, creative, or well thought out.
- That is a genius idea!
- Her solution was absolutely genius.
- Putting wheels on the bag was a genius move.
Questions about genius
What does genius mean?
A person who is unusually clever or extremely good at something.
What is genius in other languages?
Türkçe: dahi · Español: genio · Français: génie · Deutsch: Genie · Italiano: genio · 日本語: 天才
How do you pronounce genius?
It is pronounced /ˈdʒiːniəs/.
How do you use genius in a sentence?
That child is a genius. The scientist was widely regarded as a genius.
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