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

These practices support employees not only in managing stress but in accessing clarity, creativity and emotional regulation more reliably. —Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026

Lacking creativity and not being very good defensively isn’t a great combination, and confidence levels have dropped to drastically low levels. —Joe Prince-Wright, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026

Letting your child’s artistic side flourish has innumerable benefits, from boosting confidence to creativity. —Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026

Fingers could be pointed at a lack of leadership, a lack of offensive creativity and even disappointing individual seasons. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026

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