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Definition genius in American English

genius noun

noun
/ˈdʒiniəs/
1

someone who is much more intelligent or skillful than other people

Example

Bach's Magnificat is clearly the work of a genius.

Example

She was a mathematical genius.

2

a very high level of skill or ability

Example

Dante, Leonardo, and Milton were men of genius.

Example

Baking allows you to show your creative genius.

Example

At the time, his appointment seemed like a stroke of genius.

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Definition genius in American English