English Dictionary
Definition of “inventive”
inventive (ɪnˈvɛntɪv
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Definitions
adjective
- skilled or quick at contriving; ingenious; resourceful
- characterized by inventive skill ⇒
an inventive programme of work
- of or relating to invention
Alternative Forms
inˈventively adverb inˈventiveness noun
Synonyms
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creative,
original,
innovative,
imaginative,
gifted,
inspired,
fertile,
ingenious,
ground-breaking,
resourceful,
Usage examples
She was an amazingly good and inventive cook, saving her husband the expense of a cook when money was short.
Gaskin, Catherine, The Ambassador's Women (1986)The twinkle of a little silver star has been eclipsed by the Las Vegas-style pulse of electric light in ever more inventive designs.
Country Life (2004)Under the smooth and inventive direction of Larry Moss, Gien begins her show swinging on a swing.
Globe and Mail (2003)For Everton, anything inventive came through Ginola - who switched from wing to wing - leaving Kevin Campbell isolated up front.
Glasgow Herald (2002)Anna was a wonderfully inventive lover for someone who had had no experience other than with her new husband.
Pizzey, Erin, For the Love of a Stranger (1994)
