Definition

In a clever and inventive way, showing great skill or creativity.

Example

She solved the problem ingeniously, coming up with a solution that no one else had thought of.

Conversation

Did you see how he solved that puzzle?

Yeah, he did it so ingeniously!

I was really impressed by his quick thinking.

Same here! It’s inspiring to watch someone be so creative.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ingeniously → It is formed from "ingenious" (from Latin "ingeniosus", meaning clever or talented) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "ingeniously" means in a clever or inventive manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being 'clever' ('ingenious') and doing something 'in that manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that ingeniously means doing something in a clever way.

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