Genius
A genius is a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability, creative productivity, universality in genres or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of new advances in a domain of knowledge. Despite the presence of scholars in many subjects throughout history, many geniuses have shown high achievements in only a single kind of activity.
There is no scientifically precise definition of genius, and the question of whether the notion itself has any real meaning has long been a subject of debate, although psychologists are converging on a definition that emphasizes creativity and eminent achievement. Usually, genius is associated with talent, but many authors (for example Cesare Lombroso) systematically distinguish these terms.
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.
Genius (noun)
Extraordinary mental capacity.
Genius (noun)
Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.
“a work of genius.”
Genius (noun)
The tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.
Genius (adjective)
ingenious, very clever, or original.
“What a genius idea!”
Clever (adjective)
Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.
Clever (adjective)
Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning.
“clever like a fox”
Clever (adjective)
Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
Clever (adjective)
Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.
Clever (adjective)
Possessing magical abilities.
Clever (adjective)
Fit; suitable; having propriety.
Clever (adjective)
Well-shaped; handsome.
Clever (adjective)
Good-natured; obliging.
Clever (adjective)
Fit and healthy; free from fatigue or illness.
Clever (adjective)
quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent
“how clever of him to think of this!”
“she was an extremely clever and studious young woman”
Clever (adjective)
skilled at doing or achieving something; talented
“both Grandma and Mother were clever with their hands”
“he was very clever at getting what he wanted”
Clever (adjective)
showing skill and originality; ingenious
“a simple but clever idea for helping people learn computing”
“he taught the dog to perform some very clever tricks”
Clever (adjective)
sensible; well advised
“Joe had a feeling it wasn’t too clever, leaving Dolly alone”
Clever (adjective)
healthy or well
“I was up and about by this time though still not too clever”