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imaginative

/-ənətɪv/adjective

Full of creativity; good at coming up with new and original ideas.

Example sentences

  • “The chef is known for imaginative dishes.”
  • “Our teacher had an imaginative way of making history lessons fun.”

Describes people and their creations, not things that are unreal. An imaginative child invents stories; an imaginary friend does not exist.

Synonyms for imaginative

Antonyms

  • unimaginative
  • uninspired
  • dull

Often confused with imaginative

imaginative vs imaginary

Find it in: Positive words, Words to describe a person.

Related words

fancifulComing from the imagination rather than from real life; imaginative or unreal.prosaicRelating to ordinary prose rather than poetry; dull and unimaginative.impartialFair to everyone involved; not favoring one side over another.imperturbableStaying calm no matter what happens; impossible to fluster.humbleNot boastful; having a modest opinion of your own importance.hospitableWarm, friendly, and generous toward visitors and guests.