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brainiac Synonyms

Another word for brainiac

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• noun (Context 1)

A very intelligent, studious, or academically gifted person (used informally).

Usage Example

"Whenever we get stuck on a difficult calculus problem, we ask the resident genius in our study group for help."

Strongest
genius
egghead
Strong
whiz
mastermind
intellectual
prodigy
Weak
smart aleck

Opposites of brainiac

The opposite of brainiac shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dunce
blockhead
dimwit
simpleton
airhead
fool
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• Nearby Words

braindead
brainfart
brainfood
brainiac
braininess
brainless
brainlessly

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Brainiac. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/brainiac
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