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- [in-jeen-yuh s]
- /ɪnˈdʒin yəs/
- /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-jeen-yuh s]
- /ɪnˈdʒin yəs/
Definitions of ingeniously word
- adjective ingeniously characterized by cleverness or originality of invention or construction: an ingenious machine. 1
- adjective ingeniously cleverly inventive or resourceful: an ingenious press agent. 1
- adjective ingeniously Obsolete. intelligent; showing genius. ingenuous. 1
- noun ingeniously Ingenious and ingenuous are now distinct from each other and are not synonyms. Ingenious means “characterized by cleverness” or “cleverly inventive,” as in contriving new explanations or methods: an ingenious device; ingenious designers. Ingenuous means “candid” or “innocent”: an ingenuous and sincere statement; a thug with the ingenuous eyes of a choirboy. 1
- noun ingeniously In an ingenious manner. 1
- adverb ingeniously Using ingenuity. 0
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Origin of ingeniously
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin ingeniōsus, equivalent to ingeni(um) natural disposition, cleverness (in- in-2 + gen- (base of gignere to bring into being; cf. genitor) + -ium -ium) + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Ingeniously
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ingeniously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ingeniously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ingeniously
adv ingeniously
- ably — Ably means skilfully and successfully.
- handily — skillfully; dexterously; expertly: to manage a boat handily.
- neatly — in a pleasingly orderly and clean condition: a neat room.
- smoothly — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- nimbly — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
adverb ingeniously
- inventively — apt at inventing, devising, or contriving.
- imaginatively — characterized by or bearing evidence of imagination: an imaginative tale.
- cleverly — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
- nifty — attractively stylish or smart: a nifty new dress for Easter.
- creatively — having the quality or power of creating.
Antonyms for ingeniously
adv ingeniously
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- unskilful — not skillful; clumsy or bungling.
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
adverb ingeniously
- imaginative — characterized by or bearing evidence of imagination: an imaginative tale.
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