Genius vs. Clever

Geniusnoun

(eulogistic) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.

Geniusnoun

Extraordinary mental capacity.

Geniusnoun

Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.

Geniusnoun

(Roman mythology) The tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.

Geniusadjective

(informal) ingenious, very clever, or original.

Geniusnoun

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.

Geniusnoun

The peculiar structure of mind with which 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.

Geniusnoun

Peculiar character; animating spirit, as of a nation, a religion, a language.

Geniusnoun

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.

Geniusnoun

A man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of superior intellectual faculties and creativity; as, Shakespeare was a rare genius.

Geniusnoun

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality;

Geniusnoun

unusual mental ability

Geniusnoun

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

Geniusnoun

exceptional creative ability

Geniusnoun

a natural talent;

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 discoveries or advances in a domain of knowledge. Geniuses may be polymaths who excel across many diverse subjects or may show high achievements in only a single kind of activity.There is no scientifically precise definition of a genius.

Cleveradjective

Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.

Cleveradjective

Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning.

Cleveradjective

Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.

Cleveradjective

Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.

Cleveradjective

Possessing magical abilities.

Cleveradjective

(obsolete) Fit; suitable; having propriety.

Cleveradjective

(obsolete) Well-shaped; handsome.

Cleveradjective

Good-natured; obliging.

Cleveradjective

Fit and healthy; free from fatigue or illness.

Cleveradjective

Possessing quickness of intellect, skill, dexterity, talent, or adroitness; expert.

Cleveradjective

Showing skill or adroitness in the doer or former; as, a clever speech; a clever trick.

Cleveradjective

Having fitness, propriety, or suitableness.

Cleveradjective

Well-shaped; handsome.

Cleveradjective

Good-natured; obliging.

Cleveradjective

skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends;

Cleveradjective

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others;

Cleveradjective

mentally quick and resourceful;

Cleveradjective

showing inventiveness and skill;

Cleveradjective

quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent

Cleveradjective

skilled at doing or achieving something; talented

Cleveradjective

showing skill and originality; ingenious

Cleveradjective

sensible; well advised

Cleveradjective

healthy or well