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Imaginative
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Simple meaning
What does Imaginative mean?
Imaginative means full of creative ideas.
Dictionary definition
Good at creating new ideas, pictures, stories, or possibilities in the mind.
Example sentences
Imaginative in a sentence
easy
The imaginative child invented a new game.
medium
Her imaginative story included a castle in the clouds.
hard
Imaginative thinking helps writers, artists, and problem solvers create original ideas.
Synonyms
Words like Imaginative
Antonyms
Opposite words
uncreativeUse when few new ideas are shown.
literalUse when meaning is exact rather than imaginative.
Word family
Imaginative word family
Base word
imaginative
adjective
imaginative
Base form.
verb
imagine
To form an idea in the mind.
noun
imagination
The ability to create ideas in the mind.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does imaginative mean?
Imaginative describes someone or something creative.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to imaginative?
Creative is a close synonym for imaginative.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses imaginative correctly?
A story with creative ideas can be imaginative.
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