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genius

The correct spelling is genius.

How to pronounce genius

/ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/
noun

IPA: /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/

Say it like: Jen-ius

The correct spelling is genius. Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc. For example: "I think that would qualify as not smart, but genius... and a very stable genius at that!"

Usage Examples

I think that would qualify as not smart, but genius... and a very stable genius at that!

a work of genius.

What a genius idea!

Meanings

noun

  1. 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. 2.Extraordinary mental capacity.
  3. 3.Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.
  4. 4.The tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.

adjective

  1. 1.Ingenious, brilliant, very clever, or original.

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