inventive

adjective

in-ˈven-tiv How to pronounce inventive (audio)
Definition of inventivenext
1
as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing inventive electronic games inventive ways to use leftovers

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2
as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things an inventive youth, he devised an automatic feeding system for his dog

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Recent Examples of inventive The chain is known for pizzas with inventive toppings like Calabrian chili oil, al pastor and spicy refried bean sauce. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 Skua has deservedly earned a stellar reputation for its moody interiors, inventive sharing plates (like the market fish, baby fennel, horseradish, and brassica leaves course) and selection of natural wines. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The responses were practical, personal and inventive — shaped by childhoods without AC, long workdays outdoors and family traditions passed down through generations. — Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 31 July 2026 Monsod’s inventive cooking and the glamorous see-and-be-seen atmosphere makes for a great night out. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inventive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventive
  1. innovative
  2. creative
  3. imaginative
  4. talented
  5. clever
Adjective
  • Featuring exteriors by Espen Øino International, interiors by Reymond Langton Design, and naval architecture by Lürssen, Whisper (then Kismet) won a prestigious World Superyacht Award in 2015 thanks to its innovative design.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Though potential mission delays could still open up opportunities for these innovative flyers to tag along.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of innovative
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  • The creative team also includes Alex Lacamoire on music supervision and orchestrations, David Korins on scenic design, Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser on costume design, Natasha Katz on lighting design and Peter Hylenski on sound design.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As the perfumery acknowledges, these collaborations allow the brand to gain exposure in other creative spheres while also creating a product that is reflective of both specialties.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of creative
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  • The whole business of poetry, the line breaks and stanzas, puts emphasis on imaginative edits and collaging.
    — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Each new spot is an imaginative wonderland and will captivate the attentions of little ones, and parents.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of imaginative
Adjective
  • Alex is a talented dominatrix, heroin addict, and the most powerful, magnetic and beautiful woman in every room.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Anthony Fasano shared the tight end room in Kelce’s first two years in Kansas City — which Kelce lovingly refers to as his knucklehead days — and described a talented player teetering of the edge of blowing an opportunity.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of talented
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  • The screenplay by Samy Burch (Oscar-nominated for May December) features one clever gag after another, such as Road Runner, making a surprise appearance in the courtroom, delivering his testimony via beeps.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than requiring you to completely detach the blades or assemble the rotor head using screws or tools in the field, the R1 uses a clever flexible four-blade geometry.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of clever

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