ingenioso — meaning in English
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English meaning
- artful adj Clever and skilful, often in a way that shows careful thought or design.
- clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
- cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
- ingenious adj Clever and inventive; showing a smart, original way of solving a problem.
- nifty adjective Impressively clever, useful, or stylish.
- pretty adj Attractive or pleasant to look at, especially in a delicate or charming way.
- 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
ingenioso is used for these senses in English:
- artful Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.
- clever (of objects or actions) Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.
- cunning (obsolete) Skillful, artful.
- nifty (colloquial, somewhat, _, dated) Good, smart; useful or beneficial, often in an impressively clever way.
- pretty Cunning; clever, skilful. [from 9th c.]
- 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.
artful — full definition
- adj Clever and skilful, often in a way that shows careful thought or design.
- adj Cunning or crafty, especially in getting one's own way.
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.