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creative

[kree-ey-tiv] / kriˈeɪ tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
artistic, imaginative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gifted ingenious innovative inventive original productive prolific visionary
STRONG
originative
WEAK
clever cool demiurgic deviceful fertile hip innovational innovatory inspired leading-edge stimulating way-out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fruitless impotent inept old uncreative unfruitful unproductive
WEAK
ungifted unimaginative uninspired untalented

Example Sentences

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No feedback was as creative as this poem from Matthew Kelly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, Chinese video generators, like Seedance 2.0 from TikTok creator ByteDance, have wowed users and spooked the creative industries with their almost-cinematic quality.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Willis is a creative director at clothing brand Adidas.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

What grounds you and your art in an era that is often trying to strip you away from your creative liberties?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Chapter Summary: This chapter looks at creative ideas for approaching and planning a successful music lesson, including a guided outline, models of full lessons, and classroom management tips.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.