inventive

adjective

in-ˈven-tiv How to pronounce inventive (audio)
Definition of inventivenext
1
as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing inventive electronic games inventive ways to use leftovers

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2
as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things an inventive youth, he devised an automatic feeding system for his dog

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Recent Examples of inventive But an inventive chimp – one who discovers a better way to smash nuts, for example – can’t successfully share their innovation. — Eli Elster, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025 Together, the trio is synonymous with some of the most inventive expressions of Catalan cuisine. — Agnish Ray, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025 The latest and greatest of the 2D Mario games, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a magical journey through some of the most inventive levels ever seen in any platformer. — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 And the puzzles are all wildly inventive and unique. — Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inventive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
  1. innovative
  2. creative
  3. imaginative
  4. clever
Adjective
  • He probably is best described as a pragmatic progressive, given his decision to compromise on the stadium and also his support for Evanston’s innovative approach to the question of reparations for its Black residents.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Some innovative companies are encouraging a turnaround for employees to mix vacations with business, because the blended vacation trend is a retention perk, work stress reducer and production motivator.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of innovative
Adjective
  • Be calm, be compassionate, be creative, be careful.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Thomas joined the brand in June 2023, per LinkedIn, as head of sartorial and creative collaborations.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of creative
Adjective
  • Created by Australian writer-director Joe Brumm, the Emmy-winning series follows imaginative 6-year-old Blue Heeler puppy Bluey, younger sister Bingo and parents Bandit and Chilli.
    — Leena Tailor, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Maybe the answer to Barbara’s vanishing was hidden inside her imaginative tales.
    — Patti Callahan Henry, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of imaginative
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  • The cut and fit of these is almost bespoke, and very clever.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Classical methods of solving these problems, which often involve churning through possible solutions in clever ways, quickly become untenable.
    — Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
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