genius

• Substantiv, das eine Person mit außergewöhnlichen intellektuellen oder kreativen Fähigkeiten bezeichnet oder die Eigenschaft, solche Fähigkeiten zu besitzen.

A noun referring to a person with exceptional intellectual or creative ability, or the quality of having such ability.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Exceptional intellectual abilityB1formal

   A person with extraordinary intellectual or creative power, especially in a specific field.

   Genie

   • Einstein is considered a genius in physics.
   • She is a musical genius who composes symphonies.
   • The inventor was a genius who changed the world.

   Synonymebrainintellectmastermindprodigytalentvirtuosowhizwizard

   Antonymeduncefoolidiotmoron

2. Natural talent or aptitudeB2informal

   A natural ability or talent for something.

   Talent

   • He has a genius for solving complex problems.
   • Her genius for negotiation made her a successful diplomat.
   • The chef's genius lies in combining unexpected flavors.

   Synonymeabilityaptitudebentcapacityendowmentfacultyflairgiftknacktalent

3. Very clever ideaB1informal

   An exceptionally clever or original idea.

   Geniale Idee

   • That was a genius idea to use solar power.
   • The solution to the puzzle was pure genius.
   • His plan to reorganize the office was a stroke of genius.

   Synonymebrainstormbrainwaveinspirationmasterstroke