ingenious
intermediateB2/ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/ · in-gen-ious
clever, original, and inventive.
Meanings
clever, original, and inventive.
ہوشیار، منفرد اور تخلیقی۔
ہوشیار
hoshiyar
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- ingenious idea
- ingenious solution
- ingenious design
Example Sentences
Her ingenious plan surprised everyone.
اس کا ہوشیار منصوبہ سب کو حیران کر گیا۔
Us ka hoshiyar mansooba sab ko hairaan kar gaya.
He is known for his ingenious inventions.
وہ اپنی تخلیقی ایجادات کے لئے مشہور ہے۔
Woh apni takhleeqi ijadaat ke liye mashhoor hai.
The ingenious design of the bridge is admired by many.
پل کا منفرد ڈیزائن بہت سے لوگوں کی تعریف حاصل کرتا ہے۔
Pul ka munfarid design bohat se logon ki tareef hasil karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'ingenious' as 'in-genius' to remember that it refers to someone who is brilliant and clever.
Imagine a light bulb turning on, symbolizing a brilliant idea.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اس کی عقل ہے جیسے چاند کی روشنی, منزلیں سمجھے سو وہی اور ہوں منزلیں روشن
Is ki aql hai jaise chaand ki roshni, Manzilen samjhe so wohi aur hon manzilen roshan.
His intellect shines like the moonlight, only he understands the destinations and they become illuminated.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چالاک چور ہمیشہ سب سے آگے ہوتا ہے۔
Chalak chor hamesha sab se aage hota hai.
A clever thief is always ahead of everyone.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "ingeniosus" — clever, skillful
First known use: 17th century
The word 'ingenious' comes from the Latin word 'ingeniosus' which means clever or skillful. It has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe something that is characterized by cleverness or inventiveness.