ingenious
gb/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs/ us/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs/
B2
Inglês
~ 5200
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B2
property
1
clever and original (of things/ideas)
very clever and new in design or idea, especially for solving a problem well
Padrão de uso:
an ingenious [plan/idea/solution/device/method]
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "ingenious" with "ingenuous". "Ingenious" means clever and original, while "ingenuous" means innocent or very open and honest. Another common error is thinking "ingenious" means the same as "genius"; instead, it describes something that shows cleverness, not a person’s overall high intelligence.
Sinónimos
clever (more general and common; does not always suggest originality or invention.)
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inventive (emphasizes the ability to create new things; often close in meaning to "ingenious".)
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ingenious (used as a self-reference in playful contexts; normally avoid as synonym placeholder.)
Antónimos
clumsy (suggests something is badly made or awkward instead of cleverly designed.)
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crude (means simple and roughly made, lacking the fine, clever detail of something ingenious.)
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unimaginative (suggests a lack of creativity or originality in ideas or design.)
Colocações
ingenious solution
|ingenious device
|ingenious system
|ingenious method
|ingenious design
|ingenious idea
Temas
thinking
|technology
|work
|creativity
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The engineers came up with an ingenious solution to reduce energy use in the building.
- It was an ingenious device that folded down to fit in your pocket.
- Her novel uses an ingenious structure that keeps the reader guessing until the end.
- The team developed an ingenious method for recycling plastic waste.
- The lock has an ingenious design that makes it almost impossible to pick.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- This is an ingenious idea for saving time at work.
- He built an ingenious machine to water his plants automatically.
- They found an ingenious way to move the heavy box up the stairs.
- The company sells an ingenious tool for opening jars easily.
- The movie has an ingenious plot with many surprises.
adjective
B2
property
2
clever and inventive (of people)
able to think of new and very clever ideas or ways to solve problems
Padrão de uso:
an ingenious [person/mind/inventor/child]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "ingenious" directly as a noun (e.g. *"He is an ingenious"*). This is incorrect; you must say "He is an ingenious person" or use another noun after it. There is also confusion between "ingenious" and "genius": "ingenious" describes how clever someone is in a situation, while "a genius" is a person with very high, broad intelligence.
Sinónimos
resourceful (focuses on finding practical solutions with what is available, not always very original.)
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brilliant (stronger praise; suggests very high intelligence, not only clever problem-solving.)
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inventive (very close in meaning; highlights talent for creating new things or ideas.)
Antónimos
slow-witted (describes someone who understands or thinks of solutions much less quickly or cleverly.)
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unimaginative (suggests a person rarely has new or creative ideas.)
Colocações
ingenious inventor
|ingenious mind
|ingenious engineer
|an ingenious child
|an ingenious student
Temas
people
|thinking
|creativity
|core_vocabulary
|education
Exemplos
- She is an ingenious engineer who can fix almost anything with a few simple tools.
- Their most ingenious programmer wrote the entire app in just two weeks.
- Only an ingenious scientist could have designed such an elegant experiment.
- The teacher praised him as an ingenious student who always found unexpected answers.
- Even as a child, he was ingenious at building toys from scraps.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My brother is very ingenious and can repair many things at home.
- The company hired an ingenious designer to work on the new product.
- Her grandfather was an ingenious inventor with many ideas.
- The team needs one more ingenious person to help solve this problem.
- She is ingenious at finding cheap ways to travel.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
ingenious
IPA
GB/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs/
US/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs/
Sílabas e acento
in - geni - ous (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (geni)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: ingenious
Família de palavras
Core family
ingenuity
noun C1
ingeniously
adverb
Related words
ingeniousness
noun
Expressões
ingenious design
1/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs dɪzˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
very clever way something is designed
a very clever and new way that something is planned or shaped
Exemplos
- The tiny apartment feels large thanks to its ingenious design.
- The product won an award for its simple yet ingenious design.
ingenious device
1/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
a cleverly designed tool or gadget
a tool or small machine that is made in a very clever way to do something special
Exemplos
- This ingenious device lets you charge your phone using sunlight.
- The museum displayed an ingenious device for measuring star positions.
ingenious mind
1/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
a very clever and inventive way of thinking
a mind that can think of very clever and new ideas or solutions
Exemplos
- The novel reflects the work of an ingenious mind.
- With such an ingenious mind, she quickly rose to the top of her field.
ingenious plan
1/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs plˈæn/
fixed phrase
a very clever strategy or plan
a very clever and new plan for reaching a goal or doing something difficult
Exemplos
- They came up with an ingenious plan to cut traffic in the city center.
- Her ingenious plan allowed them to finish the project two weeks early.
ingenious solution
1/ɪnd͡ʒˈinjəs səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
a very clever way to solve something
a very clever and new answer to a problem that works very well
Exemplos
- Their ingenious solution saved the company thousands of dollars each year.
- After hours of discussion, the team finally agreed on an ingenious solution.