Synonyms of imagination

imagination

noun

i-ˌma-jə-ˈnā-shən 

1

as in creativity

the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others

a cartoonist needs a fertile imagination in order to create interesting cartoons on demand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• creativity
• imaginativeness
• inventiveness
• fertility
• fantasy
• ideation
• originality
• invention
• resourcefulness
• ingenuity
• contrivance
• fancy
• inspiration
• dream
• fecundity
• brainstorming
• versatility
• daydream
• figment
• illusion
• brainstorm
• delusion
• hallucination
• visualization
• mirage
• pipe dream
• chimera
• phantasm
• mind's eye
• envisaging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• literalness
• literality

2

as in creativeness

the skill and imagination to create new things

she lacks the imagination to be anything but an imitator of other directors' cinematic styles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• creativity
• creativeness
• imaginativeness
• ingenuity
• talent
• inventiveness
• innovativeness
• originality
• cleverness
• ingeniousness
• invention
• productivity
• resourcefulness
• productiveness
• fecundity
• capableness
• fertility
• fruitfulness
• prolificness
• muse
• prolificity
• genius
• inspiration
• giftedness
• prolificacy
• fire

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dryness
• dullness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imagination

The tiki bar had its origins in Hollywood, tapping into our region’s sense of imagination and escapism. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Children’s imaginations and intellect should be nurtured rather than broken. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Use your imagination to carve out a creative pathway to your garden oasis. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

Audiences see the girl numerous times throughout the film, including in third-person scenes that also involve Jake’s dad, suggesting that the girl isn’t just in his imagination. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026