ingenious /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/ adjective3 •Of a person, displaying genius, ingenuity or brilliance; inventive.This fellow is ingenious; he fixed a problem I didn’t even know I had. •Of a thing, characterized by genius; cleverly contrived or done.That is an ingenious model of the atom. •Showing originality or sagacity; characterized by ingenuity; witty.He sent me an ingenious reply to an email. formsmore ingenious · most ingenious