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ingenious

/ɪnˈdʒiːniəs/ adjective C2 Formal

Meaning

Ingenious means having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving something new or clever.
💡 Use 'ingenious' to describe a person or idea that is exceptionally creative or clever, not to be confused with 'ingenuous' which means innocent or naive.

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