ingenious

adjective · in-JEE-nee-us

CEFR C1

clever and original, in a way that solves a problem

बुद्धिमत्तापूर्ण, चतुर

Usage

an ingenious ideaan ingenious designan ingenious solution

Examples

A Kota student built an ingenious filter from old bottles.

The jugaad cooler was an ingenious idea.

Common mistake

He is so ingenuous: he solved it in a minute.

He is so ingenious: he solved it in a minute.

Ingenuous means innocent; ingenious means clever.

Remember: Ingenious has a genius inside.

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