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 of creativity

• creativeness
• imagination
• talent
• ingenuity
• innovativeness
• inventiveness

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

In 2027 the film festival also joins Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival in celebrating eight decades of creativity and bringing audiences together in the Scottish capital. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Unlike the Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Street franchises, there’s no clear prestige Friday the 13th film — just minor gradations in the quality of makeup effects or the creativity of the kills. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Home to around 100 employees, including nine fine fragrance perfumers, the new Chelsea location is designed to foster deeper collaboration, inspire creativity and accelerate innovation alongside clients and creative partners. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

This has got some people’s backs up at the BBC, who fear for AI’s impact on jobs and creativity. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

creative entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for creativity

• acclivity
• activity
• captivity
• declivity
• festivity
• nativity
• passivity
• proclivity
• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity