creative
Translation
creative, imaginative, inventive
Examples
She is a very creative person.
She is a very creative person.
We need a creative solution to this problem.
We need a creative solution to this problem.
Grammar Patterns
a creative ((person/idea)) describes a noun He has a creative mind.
to be creative used as a predicate adjective You need to be creative to succeed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imaginative, inventive, innovative; Antonyms: uncreative, dull
Etymology
From 'create' plus the suffix '-ive', which forms adjectives meaning 'having the quality of'.
Memory Tips
Someone who is good at 'creat(ing)' things is 'creative'.