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Imaginatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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imaginatively

 

[ ɪˈmadʒɪnətɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

creatively

In a creative or imaginative manner.

Synonyms

creatively, innovatively, originally

Examples of usage

  • She painted the landscape imaginatively, adding vibrant colors and surreal elements.
  • He approached the problem imaginatively, coming up with innovative solutions.
  • The author's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions and imaginatively crafted characters.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a fanciful way

In a fanciful or whimsical manner.

Synonyms

fancifully, fantastically, whimsically

Examples of usage

  • The children played imaginatively, turning a cardboard box into a spaceship.
  • She told stories to the children, weaving tales imaginatively with magical creatures.
  • The artist's work is known for its dreamlike quality, interpreted imaginatively by viewers.

Translations

Translations of the word "imaginatively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imaginativamente

🇮🇳 कल्पनाशीलता से

🇩🇪 phantasievoll

🇮🇩 dengan imajinatif

🇺🇦 творчо

🇵🇱 z wyobraźnią

🇯🇵 想像力豊かに (そうぞうりょくゆたかに)

🇫🇷 imaginativement

🇪🇸 imaginativamente

🇹🇷 hayal gücüyle

🇰🇷 상상력 있게 (상상력 있게)

🇸🇦 بخيال

🇨🇿 imaginativně

🇸🇰 imaginatívne

🇨🇳 富有想象力地 (fù yǒu xiǎngxiàng lì de)

🇸🇮 domiselno

🇮🇸 ímyndunarafli

🇰🇿 қиялмен

🇬🇪 წარმოუდგენლად

🇦🇿 təsəvvürlü

🇲🇽 imaginativamente

Etymology

The word 'imaginatively' is derived from the root word 'imagine', which comes from the Latin word 'imaginari', meaning 'to form a mental picture'. The adverb 'imaginatively' first appeared in the English language in the 19th century, evolving to describe the act of creating or envisioning something in a creative or fanciful way. Over time, it has become synonymous with innovative thinking and artistic expression.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,041, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.