Meaning & Definition of word "Ingenious"

Ingenious

/ɪnˈdʒiːniəs/

adjective:

  • 1. clever, original, and inventive.
    • Example: Her ingenious solution to the puzzle impressed everyone.
  • 2. displaying inventiveness or skill.
    • Example: The engineer came up with an ingenious design for the new bridge.
  • 3. characterized by cleverness or originality.
    • Example: The author's ingenious plot twists kept readers on the edge of their seats.
  • 4. marked by cleverness or resourcefulness.
    • Example: His ingenious use of everyday materials to create art was inspiring.

Etymology

From Latin 'ingeniosus', from 'ingenium' meaning 'innate quality, natural capacity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ingenious solution:

A clever and effective answer to a problem.

ingenious mind:

A person who is exceptionally clever and inventive.

Related Words

ingenuity:

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

ingeniousness:

The quality of being ingenious.

Slang Meanings of ingenious

Meaning: A term used to describe something exceptionally clever.

Example Sentence: That invention was totally ingenious!

Meaning: Creative solutions in a casual context.

Example Sentence: She's got some really ingenious ideas for our project.