Word Meaning

genius definition and meaning

n. A good or evil spirit, or demon, supposed by the ancients to preside over a man's destiny in life; a tutelary deity; a supernatural being; a spirit, good or bad. Cf. Jinnee.
n. The peculiar structure of mind with whoch each individual is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for certain kinds of action or special success in any pursuit; special taste, inclination, or disposition; as, a genius for history, for poetry, or painting.
n. Peculiar character; animating spirit, as of a nation, a religion, a language.
n. Distinguished mental superiority; uncommon intellectual power; especially, superior power of invention or origination of any kind, or of forming new combinations; as, a man of genius.
n. A man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of superior intellectual faculties; as, Shakespeare was a rare genius.

Crossword clues for genius

- Brilliant brain
- Exceptionally able person
- Extraordinary intellectual
- geek at an apple store
- Genus contains one higher intellect
- Great intelligence
- Maestro
- Mastermind
- One with exceptional ability
- Person of great ability