Synonyms for

Imaginative

Verb / ˌɪˈmædʒʌnʌtɪv / Another word for imaginative — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing creativity or inventiveness

Synonyms & similar words

inventive creative inventive original innovative resourceful clever artistic visionary fanciful inspired imaginational imaginative ingenious intelligent intuitive inventive poetic prolific talented unconventional

Synonyms by register

Formal

inventive ingenious creative resourceful

Informal

arty whimsical offbeat quirky

Literary

visionary inspired fanciful

Antonyms

unimaginative uncreative literal practical mundane conventional ordinary

Common collocations

  • imaginative play
  • imaginative writing
  • imaginative solution
  • imaginative mind
  • imaginative design
  • imaginative approach
  • imaginative story

Word family

noun imagination
verb imagine
adverb imaginatively

Usage note

Often used to describe someone's ability to create new ideas or concepts. It generally carries a positive connotation, suggesting originality and inventiveness.

Example sentences

  1. The imaginative child created a whole world out of cardboard boxes.
  2. She had an imaginative solution to the problem.
  3. His imaginative storytelling kept the children entertained for hours.
  4. The imaginative artist used unusual materials to create her sculptures.
  5. The imaginative chef experimented with new flavors and ingredients in her dishes.

Quotes

  • Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will. - George Bernard Shaw
  • Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. - Albert Einstein
  • Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality. - Lewis Carroll

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