ingenious | ||
1. | [ adjective ] (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action | |
Synonyms: | imaginative inventive | |
Examples: | "an imaginative use of material" "an ingenious device" "had an inventive turn of mind" "inventive ceramics" |
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Related terms: | creative | |
2. | [ adjective ] skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends | |
Synonyms: | clever adroit | |
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" |
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Related terms: | artful | |
3. | [ adjective ] showing inventiveness and skill | |
Synonyms: | cunning clever | |
Examples: | "a clever gadget" "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success" "an ingenious solution to the problem" |
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Related terms: | adroit | |
Similar spelling: |
ingeniously ingenuous ingenuously Ingenito Inocencio ingenue incienso Inocencia ingenuity inguen |