Pronunciation

/ˈdʒiː.njuːs/

Definitions

• Noun: Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who possesses such abilities. For example: “He’s a child prodigy, a true genius.”
  • Also used in a specific context (informal): A highly intelligent or clever person. For instance: “She’s a marketing genius for coming up with that campaign.”
• Noun (archaic): A tutelary spirit or attendant deity; a guardian angel.

Phrases

• “Genius loci” - The distinctive atmosphere or character of a place.
• “A stroke of genius” - An exceptionally clever or original idea or action.
• “The genius behind something” - Refers to the person responsible for creating or inventing something remarkable.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Albert Einstein was a scientific genius whose theories transformed our understanding of the universe.”
• “Her architectural genius was evident in every detail of the building design.”
• Informal usage: “He’s a kitchen genius, able to whip up a gourmet meal from whatever ingredients he finds.”

Synonyms

• Prodigy
• Mastermind
• Virtuoso
• Whizz-kid
• Savant
• Intellectual powerhouse
• Creative wizard
• Brainiac

Antonyms

• Average person
• Mediocrity
• Dullard
• Ignoramus (in terms of lack of intelligence)