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genius

/ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/

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What does genius mean?

noun

  1. Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc.
  2. Extraordinary mental capacity.
  3. Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.
More meanings (2)

noun

  1. (figuratively) The tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.

adjective

  1. (informal) Ingenious, brilliant, very clever, or original.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/
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There is an idea, which is not without its advocates, that a vigorous Executive is inconsistent with the genius of republican government.
Alexander Hamilton; John Jay; James MadisonThe Federalist PapersProject Gutenberg ebook #18
Like exceptional emphasis in the tone of a genius, that which would have made mediocrity ridiculous was an addition to recognized power.
Thomas HardyFar from the Madding CrowdProject Gutenberg ebook #27
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Mrs. Andrews’ only acquaintance with the word “genius” was derived from the colloquial fashion of calling any eccentric individual “a queer genius.”
L. M. (Lucy Maud) MontgomeryAnne of AvonleaProject Gutenberg ebook #47
A ship of the line is one of the most magnificent combinations of the genius of man with the powers of nature.
Victor HugoLes MisérablesTranslated by Isabel Florence HapgoodProject Gutenberg ebook #135
"Besides, I thought Christine had told you all that, when she met you at Perros, where she went with her good genius."
Gaston LerouxThe Phantom of the OperaProject Gutenberg ebook #175