Synonyms of creative

creative

adjective

krē-ˈā-tiv 

1

as in innovative

having the skill and imagination to create new things

Thomas Edison's status as perhaps America's greatest creative genius

Synonyms & Similar Words

• innovative
• inventive
• imaginative
• talented
• innovational
• gifted
• original
• ingenious
• clever
• prolific
• originative
• innovatory
• inspired
• Promethean
• resourceful
• generative
• productive
• fertile
• fruitful
• fecund
• germinal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimaginative
• uncreative
• unoriginal
• uninspired
• imitative
• unproductive
• uninventive
• infertile
• talentless

2

as in imaginative

showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing

always coming up with creative ways to use hamburger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• innovative
• imaginative
• inventive
• clever
• artful
• ingenious
• practical
• useful
• sophisticated
• convenient
• adventurous
• original
• intelligent
• fresh
• visionary
• novel
• neat
• handy
• complex
• smart
• expert
• nifty
• groundbreaking
• adroit
• gimmicky
• dexterous
• tricky
• deft
• gadgety
• cleverish
• handsome
• dextrous
• brainy
• sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncreative
• unimaginative
• dull
• pedestrian
• derivative
• stodgy
• pedantic
• hackneyed
• useless
• unoriginal
• canned
• impractical
• assembly-line
• cookie-cutter

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a creative genius

an artistic genius

an imaginative genius

an innovative genius

a visionary genius

an inventive genius

creative solutions

imaginative solutions

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inventive solutions

resourceful solutions

adventurous solutions

creative thinking

original thinking

innovative thinking

imaginative thinking

inventive thinking

productive thinking

a creative use

a clever use

an ingenious use

an innovative use

an imaginative use

an inventive use

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of creative

Here, 52 creative retaining wall ideas that are a step above the rest. —Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025

Though these creators share a state in common, their perspectives are vastly different, informed by their international backgrounds, personal history, creative vision and varying media. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2025

Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater, a 400-seat theater in the round, opened in the fall of 2021 and has proved a creative challenge for the company. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025

In celebration of the movie's 30th anniversary, the documentary entitled Not Just a Goof, debuting today on Disney+, tells the untold story of the creative team and their up and down journey tackling their first Disney feature. —Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2025