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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Lowery is more interested in the nature of creative relationships and the inherent inequality in what it means to make art at this scale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But what AI does present is a choice between authenticity and convenience, ideas and creative sterility.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Reorganization is seen for legal services, accountants, financial analysts and technical writers, while those in software engineering, graphic design and creative arts could grow with AI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

But some in the industry would argue that, despite their cultural and economic contributions, games aren't placed on the same pedestal as other creative sectors.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

She thought he was funny and smart and creative.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

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