B2noun 1K

Genius

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdʒiːniəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdʒiːniəs/"]/

Meaning of Genius

unusually great intelligence, skill or artistic ability

In simple words: a very smart person

Genius in a sentence

• Albert Einstein is often called a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
• She showed her genius by solving the complex mathematical problem in minutes.
• The artist is considered a genius because of her innovative painting techniques.
• The company's genius lies in its ability to adapt quickly to market changes.
• In mythology, a genius was believed to be a guardian spirit of a place or person.
• Many inventions attributed to human genius might have been inspired by natural processes.

How to use Genius

Used to describe someone with exceptional intellectual ability. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid when downplaying someone’s abilities or in sarcastic remarks.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'genius sounds like genius of the crowd' — imagine a crowd cheering for a very smart person.

Related words

Collocations with Genius

• great
• pure
• real
• flash
• spark
• stroke
• have
• show
• lie in something
• of genius
• genius for
• great
• natural
• eccentric
• great
• pure
• real
• flash
• spark
• stroke
• have
• show
• lie in something
• of genius
• genius for

Synonyms for Genius

• intellect
• prodigy
• whiz
• brainiac
• talent

Opposites of Genius

• fool
• simpleton

Common mistakes with Genius

• Incorrectly used as a verb (e.g., saying 'to genius' instead of 'to produce genius')
• Confusing with 'genius' and 'genius-like,' treating both as adjectives
• Using 'genius' without an article (e.g., saying 'Genius is in the room' instead of 'A genius is in the room')

Frequently asked questions about Genius

What does Genius mean?

a very smart person

What is the definition of Genius?

unusually great intelligence, skill or artistic ability

How do you use Genius in a sentence?

Albert Einstein is often called a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.

Can you give another example of Genius?

She showed her genius by solving the complex mathematical problem in minutes.

What are synonyms for Genius?

Common alternatives include intellect, prodigy, whiz, brainiac, talent.

What is the opposite of Genius?

Opposite meanings include fool, simpleton.

What words go with Genius?

It commonly pairs with great, pure, real, flash, spark, stroke, have, show, lie in something, of genius, genius for, great, natural, eccentric, great, pure, real, flash, spark, stroke, have, show, lie in something, of genius, genius for.

What are common mistakes when using Genius?

Incorrectly used as a verb (e.g., saying 'to genius' instead of 'to produce genius') Confusing with 'genius' and 'genius-like,' treating both as adjectives Using 'genius' without an article (e.g., saying 'Genius is in the room' instead of 'A genius is in the room')

How do you pronounce Genius?

US: /["/ˈdʒiːniəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdʒiːniəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Genius?

Used to describe someone with exceptional intellectual ability. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid when downplaying someone’s abilities or in sarcastic remarks.

What CEFR level is Genius?

"Genius" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.