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ingeniously

/ɪnˈdʒiːnjəsli/
in · gen · ious · ly
Adjective:ingenious
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• adverb

1

In a clever, original, and inventive manner; with great skill and resourcefulness.

Example

"The architect ingeniously designed the compact apartment to maximize natural light and storage space."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'ingeniously' (meaning in a clever, original, and inventive way) with 'ingenuously' (meaning in an innocent, candid, and unsuspecting manner).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'ingenious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'ingenious' comes via Middle French from Latin 'ingeniosus' (endowed with good natural capacity, gifted with genius), from 'ingenium' (innate quality, mental power, clever invention).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ingeniously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ingeniously
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