Imaginative
/ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
Definitions
Having or showing the ability to create new ideas or to use the imagination.
/ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
Having or showing creative ability; inventive.
The children were encouraged to be imaginative in their drawings.
💡 Simply: Think of someone who can come up with lots of cool ideas or make up great stories. That's being imaginative! It's like having a superpower that lets you see things other people don't.
👶 For kids: Being imaginative means having a good imagination! It's like having a superpower to create cool stories and ideas in your mind.
More Examples
Her imaginative approach to problem-solving was key to the project's success.
The novel presented an imaginative vision of the future.
How It's Used
"The author's imaginative storytelling captivated the audience."
"The exhibit showcased imaginative sculptures that challenged conventional forms."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From Middle English imaginatif, from Old French imaginatif, from Latin imaginativus, from imaginari ('to imagine').
The word 'imaginative' began to gain popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries with the rise of Romanticism and the emphasis on individual creativity.
Memory tip
Imagine a world where anything is possible, and that's what being imaginative is all about.
Word Origin
"to imagine, to picture"