Imaginative: meaning, definitions and examples

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imaginative

 

[ ษชหˆmadส’ษชnษ™tษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

creative thinking

Having or showing creativity or inventiveness. Someone who is imaginative is good at thinking of new ideas or things that do not exist.

Synonyms

creative, innovative, resourceful.

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Word Description / Examples
imaginative

Used to describe someone who has a vivid and original imagination, often seen in artistic or fantasy contexts.

  • She is an imaginative writer who creates entire worlds in her stories.
  • His imaginative approach to problem-solving led to some very unique solutions.
creative

Refers to someone who can generate a lot of original ideas or who can think outside the box, often in artistic or professional settings.

  • The creative artist transformed a blank canvas into a masterpiece.
  • Her creative thinking helped the team come up with a groundbreaking marketing campaign.
innovative

Used in the context of introducing new ideas, methods, or products that are groundbreaking and advanced.

  • The company is known for its innovative technology solutions.
  • His innovative design won several industry awards.
resourceful

Describes someone who can effectively solve problems using available resources, often in challenging or unexpected situations.

  • Being resourceful, she managed to fix the car with just a few tools.
  • In survival situations, being resourceful is key to success.

Examples of usage

  • She had an imaginative approach to problem-solving.
  • His imaginative storytelling captivated the audience.
Context #2 | Adjective

fanciful

Characterized by or showing fancy; given to imagining or unrestrained fancy.

Synonyms

dreamy, fanciful, whimsical.

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Word Description / Examples
imaginative

Used to describe someone who is good at thinking of new and interesting ideas. It has a positive connotation and is often used in creative fields.

  • She is an imaginative writer who always comes up with original stories
fanciful

Used for ideas or stories that are highly imaginative and unrealistic. This word carries a slightly negative connotation when implying something is overly unrealistic.

  • Her notions about living on the moon were considered too fanciful to take seriously
whimsical

Describes something unpredictable, playful, or lighthearted. It often carries a positive connotation, particularly in artistic or creative domains.

  • The children's book was filled with whimsical illustrations that captivated their imaginations
dreamy

Describes someone who is often lost in their thoughts or daydreams. Often used in a positive or neutral sense, but can occasionally imply a lack of practicality.

  • He had a dreamy look in his eyes as he talked about his future plans

Examples of usage

  • The book was filled with imaginative creatures and magical lands.
  • Her imaginative mind often led her to daydream.

Translations

Translations of the word "imaginative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imaginativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฒเฅเคชเคจเคพเคถเฅ€เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fantasievoll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kreatif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฒะพั€ั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pomysล‚owy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆƒณๅƒๅŠ›่ฑŠใ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imaginatif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imaginativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayalperest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ƒ๋ ฅ์ด ํ’๋ถ€ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŠุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imaginativnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ imaginatรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏŒๆœ‰ๆƒณ่ฑกๅŠ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ domiseln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญmyndunarafl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธัะปัˆั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒ–แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™sษ™vvรผrlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ imaginativo

Etymology

The word 'imaginative' originated from the Latin word 'imaginativus', which means 'full of images or ideas'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of imagination has been a significant aspect of human creativity and problem-solving throughout history, with imaginative individuals often being admired for their ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions.

See also: imaginary, imagination, imaginatively, imagineer, imagining, reimagine, reimagining, unimaginability, unimaginable, unimaginableness, unimaginably, unimaginative, unimaginatively.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,943 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.