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 this role, Baudry will lead Bobbi Brown’s global strategy, strengthening the brand’s distinctive equity, advancing innovation and creativity and deepening consumer engagement. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

But more appealing to me were the smaller bursts of creativity. — Tony Perrottet, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

For your spirit, your ingenuity, your creativity and your courage. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Christian Rominger, a researcher in the department of psychology at the University of Graz in Austria, has spent years studying the link between creativity and movement. — Amanda Loudin, Scientific American, 5 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