creative

adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

Involving the use of imagination or original ideas.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "creative" include imaginative, inventive, original, innovative, resourceful, ingenious. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "creative"

creative —

imaginativeinventiveoriginalinnovativeresourcefulingenious

Antonyms for "creative"

unoriginaluncreative

Examples in context

  • She came up with a creative way to fund the project.
  • He's the most creative writer on the team.
  • It was a creative solution that nobody had tried.
Usage note

Match the dimension: inventive (new ideas), resourceful (under constraint), ingenious (clever solution).