Meaning of ingenious in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪnˈdʒinjəs/

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1. 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. 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. 3. showing inventiveness and skill

   Examples

   • « a clever gadget »
   • « the cunning maneuvers leading to his success »
   • « an ingenious solution to the problem »

   Synonyms

   • adroit