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

Matthews was asked if this kind of mega-merger can have a negative effect on creativity. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Together, the two events are designed to connect science, business, creativity and imagination, offering a broad perspective on the forces that are shaping beauty’s next chapter. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Great Red Spot Subscribe to Support Independent Journalism Great science journalism requires human expertise, time, effort and creativity. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

Like Anders, Douglas was eager not only to find a dramatic shape for her own personal romantic tribulations, but to tell the story of the explosion of creativity that took place in the Brill Building. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 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