Meaning of ingenious in English
Classifying Adjective
ingeniousDefinitions
1. (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or actionExamples
- « an imaginative use of material »
- « the invention of the knitting frame by another ingenious English clergyman- Lewis Mumford »
- « an ingenious device »
- « had an invent »
Synonyms
- 2. skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends
Examples
- « cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician »
- « came up with a clever story »
- « an ingenious press agent »
- « an ingeni »
Synonyms
- 3. showing inventiveness and skill
Examples
- « a clever gadget »
- « the cunning maneuvers leading to his success »
- « an ingenious solution to the problem »
Synonyms