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Definition of creature - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
biologyliving being like animal or alien
- The forest is home to many strange creatures.
2.
zoologyunidentified or mysterious animal or being
- They claimed to have seen a creature in the lake.
3.
- The poor creature was lost and alone.
4.
created beingRare something created, especially in literature or imaginationRare
- Creatures of myth often embody human fears and desires.
Expressions with creature
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something that makes life more pleasant
A soft bed is a creature comfort I can't live without.
person who prefers routine and consistency
John is a creature of habit, always having coffee at 8 AM.
animal active during the night
Owls are fascinating creatures of the night.
person shaped by their environment
As a creature of circumstance, she thrived in the bustling city life.
creature from stories or myths, not real
The dragon is an imaginary creature in many cultures.
animal living in the sea like fish or molluscs
We saw a fascinating sea creature during our dive.
horror film with a prominent monster
We watched a creature feature last night.
creature imagined but not proven to exist
The dragon is a well-known hypothetical creature.
creature from old stories or myths
The dragon is a legendary creature in many cultures.
any organism found in the ocean
Coral reefs are home to many marine creatures.
legendary animal from ancient stories
The phoenix is a mythical creature that rises from its ashes.
entity created by the government
The agency is a creature of the state, established to regulate trade.
someone who is currently popular or influential
The actor became the creature of the moment after the hit movie.
small amount of strong alcoholic drink
He had a little of the creature before dinner.
Origin of creature
Latin, creatura (something created)
Terms with creature included in their meaning
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non-human
any creature other than a human
zoo creature
large mammal with trunk and tusks
sea creature
marine crustacean with a broad flat body and pincers
mythology
mythical creature with wings and fire breath
informal
any small insect or similar creature
mythical creature
terrifying creature from myths or stories
science fiction
intelligent machine resembling a human or creature
mythology
mythical creature that drinks blood
mythical beast
mythical creature depicted as a dragon with wings
mythology
small grotesque creature causing trouble in folklore
cryptozoology
large creature believed to inhabit Loch Ness
childhood fear
imaginary creature children fear under their bed
mythology
large creature in the sea attacking ships
mythology
supernatural creature in folklore, often giant or dwarf
mythical creature
imaginary evil character used to frighten children
cute animal
small creature that looks like a fluffy ball
real creature
large sea creature of the order Octopoda
science fiction
creature in science fiction resembling a human
biology
any living creature including plants and animals
fantasy creature
skeleton that moves and acts like a living being
sea lore
mythical creature with woman's body and fish tail
marine creature
sea animal with eight arms and no shell
mythical being
mythical creature resembling a small human with magical powers
creature
monster in fantasy games
Examples of creature in a sentence
Scientists discovered a new creature in the rainforest. A strange creature was spotted in the forest. The creature left mysterious tracks in the snow. The little creature smiled up at her. What a strange creature he is! The creature in the story was unlike any animal.
He imagined a creature that could fly and swim.
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- French:créature, être, ...
- German:Kreatur, Wesen, ...
- Italian:creatura, essere, ...
- Spanish:criatura, ...
- Portuguese:criatura, ser, ...
- Chinese:生物, 神秘生物, ...
- Japanese:生き物, 謎の存在, ...
- Arabic:كَائِن, حَيَوَان غَامِض, ...
- Hebrew:יְצוּר, יְצוּר לֹא מְזֹהֶה, ...
- Russian:существо, тварь, ...
- Ukrainian:істота, ...
- Hindi:प्राणी, रहस्यमय जीव, ...
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