creativity

noun

cre·​a·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkrē-(ˌ)ā-ˈti-və-tē 

ˌkrē-ə-

1

: the ability to create

her artistic creativity

2

: the quality of being creative

Synonyms

• cleverness
• creativeness
• imagination
• imaginativeness
• ingeniousness
• ingenuity
• innovativeness
• invention
• inventiveness
• originality

Examples of creativity in a Sentence

her intelligence and artistic creativity

the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans

Recent Examples on the Web

As a result, organizations can ensure that AI becomes a true partner in growth and creativity, unlocking new possibilities for their workforce. —Son Nguyen, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

Gondry expands his eclectic filmography with this rejuvenating fantasia, revealing another facet of his creativity (and confessing a certain compulsion; when Maya declines to provide a title for a next short, his reaction is priceless). —Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025

Lean into those themes of creativity and individuality with the unique names compiled here. —Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025

The latitude for this sort of quirk and creativity has only proven a recent possibility for many chefs. —Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

creative entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for creativity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity
• expressivity