creativity

noun

cre·​a·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkrē-(ˌ)ā-ˈti-və-tē 

ˌkrē-ə-

1

: the ability to create

her artistic creativity

2

: the quality of being creative

Synonyms

• cleverness
• creativeness
• imagination
• imaginativeness
• ingeniousness
• ingenuity
• innovativeness
• invention
• inventiveness
• originality

Examples of creativity in a Sentence

her intelligence and artistic creativity

the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans

Recent Examples on the Web

The key lies in harnessing the creativity that the UK is renowned for, and coupling it with a progressive vision that embraces both tradition and transformation. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024

Shan Future Forum, will take place throughout the week as well, touching on topics around sustainability, innovation and creativity. —Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 23 Sep. 2024

At the chef dinners, there are walk-around tastings with the chefs showcasing their culinary creativity and diverse communities. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024

But no other restaurateur has expressed his idiosyncratic creativity as lavishly as Munk has. —Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

creative entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1