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Meaning of ingenious in English
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈdʒinjəs/
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Classifying Adjective
ingenious
Definitions
1.
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
Examples
« 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
creative
originative
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
artful
3.
showing inventiveness and skill
Examples
« a clever gadget »
« the cunning maneuvers leading to his success »
« an ingenious solution to the problem »
Synonyms
adroit