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Ingenious
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Simple meaning
What does Ingenious mean?
Ingenious means very clever and creative.
Dictionary definition
very clever, original, or skillfully made.
Example sentences
Ingenious in a sentence
easy
Maya found an ingenious way to organize her books.
medium
The class admired the ingenious design of the model bridge.
hard
An ingenious solution can solve a problem with fewer materials and more creativity.
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Antonyms
Opposite words
ordinaryNot especially creative or unusual.
unimaginativeLacking creative ideas.
Word family
Ingenious word family
Base word
ingenious
noun
ingenuity
Cleverness and creative skill.
adverb
ingeniously
In a clever or creative way.
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Practice 1
What does ingenious mean?
Ingenious means very clever and creative.
Practice 2
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Practice 3
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