innovative

adjective

in·​no·​va·​tive ˈi-nə-ˌvā-tiv 

: characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations

innovatively adverb

innovativeness noun

Synonyms

• clever
• creative
• imaginative
• ingenious
• innovational
• innovatory
• inventive
• original
• originative
• Promethean

Examples of innovative in a Sentence

an innovative approach to the problem

a creative and innovative young designer

Recent Examples on the Web

This innovative utensil uses a mild electric current to simulate a salty taste without adding sodium, offering a potential breakthrough for those on low-sodium diets. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

Tokito: The 540-Day Journey of a Culinary Maverick (Japan) Maverick chef Yoshinori Ishii, an internationally renowned two-star Michelin chef, returns to Japan to transform a historic restaurant in Tokyo into an innovative auberge. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025

But once officially released, Apple’s offerings have always been some of the most innovative and beloved among users. —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025

The West Coast premiere of a new 4K restoration of Jean-Luc Godard’s innovative 1961 romantic comedy, which stars Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Brialy and Jean-Paul Belmondo and features the music of Michel Legrand. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for innovative

• allocative
• appellative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative
• infiltrative