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ingenious

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adj/ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs//ɪnˈd͡ʒiːni.əs/
  1. 1

    Of a person, displaying genius, ingenuity or brilliance; inventive.

    • This fellow is ingenious; he fixed a problem I didn’t even know I had.
  2. 2

    Of a thing, characterized by genius; cleverly contrived or done.

    • That is an ingenious model of the atom.
  3. 3

    Showing originality or sagacity; characterized by ingenuity; witty.

    • He sent me an ingenious reply to an email.

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