engenhoso — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
- ingenious adj Clever and inventive; showing a smart, original way of solving a problem.
- inventive adj Good at coming up with new ideas or solutions; creative.
- resourceful adj Good at finding quick, clever ways to solve problems with whatever is available.
- witty adjective Cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.
Senses
engenhoso is used for these senses in English:
- clever (of objects or actions) Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.
- inventive Possessed of a particular capacity for the design of new mechanisms or processes, creative or skilful at inventing.
- resourceful Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.
- witty Clever; amusingly ingenious.
clever — full definition
- adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
- adj Skillful with the hands or body; dexterous.