contrivance [noun]
Definition of contrivance:
- A clever or ingenious invention or scheme
- An artificial or unnatural arrangement
- A deceitful or manipulative plan
Synonyms of contrivance:
Sentence/Example of contrivance:
The engineer's latest contrivance was a self-watering plant pot.
The stage set looked like a cheap contrivance, not a believable representation of a medieval castle.
The politician's story about his childhood was a complete contrivance, designed to gain sympathy.
The movie relied on too many plot contrivances, making it feel unrealistic.
Despite its simple design, the machine was a clever contrivance for solving the problem.
The magician's tricks were all elaborate contrivances, but they still managed to fool the audience.
The author's use of foreshadowing was subtle, not a forced contrivance.
The company's new marketing campaign felt like a cynical contrivance to sell more products.
The modern home's design was a marvel of modern contrivance, with hidden storage and space-saving features.
We need to find a more elegant solution, not a makeshift contrivance that won't last.