genius

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Synonyms: genus, genious, genous, genies, genis, genips, menius, gentius

Antonyms: genus, genious, genous, genies, genis, genips, menius, gentius

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|talented or smart person}} {{lb|en|countable}} Someone possessing extraordinary [[intelligence]] or [[skill]]; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc.
2. {{senseid|en|capacity of a talented or smart person}} {{lb|en|uncountable}} Extraordinary [[mental]] [[capacity]].
3. {{senseid|en|inspiration or inspired performance}} {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[inspiration|Inspiration]], a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.
4. {{senseid|en|animating spirit}} {{lb|en|countable|Roman mythology|also|figuratively}} The [[tutelary deity]] or [[spirit]] of a [[place]] or [[person]].

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|informal}} [[ingenious|Ingenious]], [[brilliant]], very [[clever]], or [[original]].

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