Imaginative

Pronunciation: /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/

Imaginative (adjective)

  1. Having new and original ideas; able to think of things in a creative way.
  2. Relating to ideas or images that are not real; often found in stories or dreams.

Examples

  • The artist created an imaginative piece of work.
  • Children often have imaginative stories about their adventures.

Common collocations: imaginative ideas, imaginative solutions, imaginative worlds, imaginative play

Synonyms of Imaginative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Imaginative

  • — describes a lack of creativity or originality.
  • — refers to something ordinary or lacking excitement.