einfallsreichsten
Translation
most imaginative, most inventive, most resourceful
Examples
Er ist einer der einfallsreichsten Autoren.
He is one of the most imaginative authors.
Wir suchen nach den einfallsreichsten Ideen.
We are looking for the most inventive ideas.
Am einfallsreichsten war sein Plan.
His plan was the most imaginative.
Grammar Patterns
am + superlative adjective (adverbial use) Am einfallsreichsten war seine Lösung.
((attributive adjective)) + Noun (many inflections) He is one of der einfallsreichsten Menschen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kreativsten, originellsten; Antonyms: einfallslosesten, unkreativsten
Etymology
Superlative of 'einfallsreich', from 'Einfall' (idea) + 'reich' (rich). Literally 'rich in ideas'. The '-sten' is the inflected superlative ending.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Einfall' (idea, from 'einfallen' - to occur to someone) + 'reich' (rich). Someone 'rich in ideas' is imaginative.