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creative

cre·a·tive

creative

 
 
pronunciation:
kri eI tihv
features:
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: capable of inventing or producing something original or imaginative.
The bistro has a creative chef.It took a very creative inventor to design this mechanism.The advertising agency was looking for a creative person to think up new campaigns.
 
synonyms:
imaginative, innovative, inventive, originative
antonyms:
empty, noncreative, sterile, uncreative
similar words:
adept, adroit, artistic, clever, ingenious, inspired, original, pioneer, resourceful, visionary
definition 2: characterized by originality or imagination.
The restaurant's stew is a creative dish that includes unexpected combinations of meat, vegetables, and herbs.The boss was impressed with the new employee's creative ideas.
synonyms:
imaginative, innovative, inventive
antonyms:
noncreative, uncreative
similar words:
artistic, clever, fanciful, ingenious, initial, inspirational, novel, original, pioneer, unique, visionary
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derivations: creatively (adv.), creativeness (n.)
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