creative
kriˈeɪtɪv
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Adjective

1.
artinvolving the making of new things
  • Creative activities like painting are relaxing.
innovative inventive
2.
originalitycharacterized by originality and imagination
  • His creative writing won several awards.
imaginative innovative inventive
3.
innovative useusing something in a new and interesting way
  • She found a creative way to solve the problem.
imaginative innovative inventive

Noun

1.
artist writerperson who creates original work in art, music, or writing
  • The gallery was filled with works from local creatives..
artist creator
2.
ad jobTECH.UKperson who devises advertising campaignsTECH.UK
  • She is the creative behind the successful ad series.
advertiser copywriter marketer
3.
ad contentTECH.USartistic material used in advertisingTECH.US
  • The creative for the ad includes stunning visuals.
ad advertisement promo
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Expressions with creative

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temporary inability to create new ideas or work
She struggled with creative block for weeks.
mental energy for creative activities
After a good night's sleep, her creative juices were ready for the project.
permission to deviate from standard rules
The author took creative license with grammar to achieve a unique style.
natural talent for creative activities
She has a creative vein for painting.
feel inspired and start having new ideas
Listening to music makes my creative juices flow.
urge to start working on a creative task
A walk in nature helps get my creative juices flowing.

Origin of creative

Latin, creare (to create)

Terms with creative included in their meaning

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artn.
creative expression
human creativity expressed through various physical media
creativity
person skilled in creative fields like music or literature
creative skill
act of producing an image with pencils, pens, or other tools
publishing
name used for a creative work or a part within it
creativity
having or showing creative skill
artistic
engage in creative work
creativity
assign a name to a creative work
creative activities
wide range of activities involving making things by hand

Examples of creative in a sentence

  • The designer's creative vision transformed the old building.
  • Her creative approach solved the complex problem.
  • The artist's creative vision transformed the space.
  • His creative approach impressed the judges.
  • The artist used a creative technique in her painting.
  • The conference attracted many creatives from around the world.

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  1. French:créatif, créateur, ...
  2. German:kreativ, Kreativer, ...
  3. Italian:creativo, artista, ...
  4. Spanish:creativo, artista, ...
  5. Portuguese:criativo, artista, ...
  6. Chinese:创意的, 创作者, ...
  7. Japanese:創造的な, クリエイター, ...
  8. Arabic:إبداعي, مبتكِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְצִירָתִי, יוֹצֵר, ...
  10. Russian:творческий, творец, ...
  11. Ukrainian:творчий, творець, ...
  12. Hindi:रचनात्मक, रचनाकार, ...
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