ingenious
Adjective
Medium difficulty
What does “ingenious” mean?
adjective.(of a person) clever, original, and inventive.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in contexts related to creativity, problem-solving, or innovation, particularly in discussions about inventions or artistic endeavors. It emphasizes not just cleverness but also originality and resourcefulness, distinguishing it from similar words like "clever," which may lack the same connotation of inventiveness.
Common Confusions
Ingenious implies a cleverness that is original and inventive, while clever usually suggests a quick-wittedness that may not involve creativity or uniqueness.
Do not choose ingenious if the context emphasizes simplicity or lack of creativity rather than cleverness, originality, and inventiveness.
Example Sentences
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The engineer devised an ingenious solution to the drainage problem.
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That is an ingenious model of the atom.
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He sent me an ingenious reply for an email.