Synonyms of genius
19 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for genius is mind. Other synonyms of genius are tutelary deity, spirit, liqueur, liquor and apparition. The opposite of genius is idiot.
Synonyms and similar words for genius
nounThe tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.
- tutelary deityA deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.
- spirit
- liqueurA flavored alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.
- liquor
- apparition
- specter
- vision
nounMore synonyms
- brainAn intelligent person.
- brain surgeon figurativelySomeone very intelligent and skillful.
- brainboxA very intelligent person.
- brainiacA very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person.
- deep thinkerA person whose thoughts are profound; an intellectual.
- EinsteinA genius; a very smart person.
- egghead
- intellectual
- mindSomebody that embodies certain mental qualities.
- rocket scientist figurativelyOne qualified to handle or understand things which are very complex or confusing; a very intelligent person.
- superbrainAn exceptionally intelligent person; a genius.
- thinker
Opposite of genius
nounSomeone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated...
Meaning of genius
- noun Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc.
- noun Extraordinary mental capacity.
- noun Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.
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Questions about synonyms of genius
- What is another word for genius?
- Genius has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mind, tutelary deity, spirit, liqueur, liquor, apparition, specter and vision.
- What is the opposite of genius?
- The opposite of genius is idiot.
- What does genius mean?
- Genius means someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc.
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