Synonyms for

Creature

Verb / ˈkri:tʃɜ: / Another word for creature — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A creature is any living being, especially an animal.

Synonyms & similar words

tool fauna animatebeing puppet animal beast brute wight animal beast critter organism being monster fiend demon spirit ghost specter apparition creation product work artifice handiwork fabrication

Synonyms by register

Formal

organism entity being life form

Informal

critter thing guy fella

Literary

beast wight sprite fiend

Antonyms

creator creator god deity maker originator

Common collocations

  • strange creature
  • mythical creature
  • human creature
  • living creature
  • small creature
  • fearsome creature
  • wild creature
  • imaginary creature

Word family

noun creature

Usage note

Generally refers to any living being, often with a connotation of being non-human or animalistic. Can sometimes be used informally to refer to a person, especially in a slightly derogatory or familiar way.

Example sentences

  1. The creature in the pond was a frog.
  2. I saw a strange creature in the woods yesterday.
  3. My favorite creature at the zoo is the giraffe.
  4. The ocean is full of interesting creatures.
  5. I learned about different kinds of creatures in my science class.

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