ingeniousremedy
nounUK /ɪnˈdʒiːniəs ˈrɛmədi/
US /ɪnˈdʒiːniəs ˈrɛmədi/
A very clever fix that makes a problem go away.
Grandma's ingenious remedy for a scraped knee was a cool cloth and a funny story.
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2. A smart homemade medicine or treatment.
The villagers used an ingenious remedy made from honey and herbs.
3. A surprising method that solves a tricky problem.
Using a magnet on a string was an ingenious remedy for the lost key.
4. A clever way to fix something broken.
His ingenious remedy for the squeaky door was a dab of soap.