cre·a·tive 
/kriˈeɪtɪv/ adjective
/kriˈeɪtɪv/ adjective 1 [more creative; most creative] : having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas
▪ He was more creative [=imaginative] than the other students. ▪ She's a very creative person. ▪ She has one of the most creative minds in the business. ▪ a burst of creative energy [=energy that you use to make or think of new things] ▪ They've come up with some creative new ways to make money. ▪ a creative solution to a difficult problem ▪ creative thinking 2 always used before a noun : using the ability to make or think of new things : involving the process by which new ideas, stories, etc., are created
▪ He teaches creative writing at the university. ▪ the first step in the creative process ▪ the show's creative director/team 3 always used before a noun, usually disapproving : done in an unusual and often dishonest way
▪ It turns out that the company's report of record profits last year was due to some creative accounting.
▪ He was more creative [=imaginative] than the other students. ▪ She's a very creative person. ▪ She has one of the most creative minds in the business. ▪ a burst of creative energy [=energy that you use to make or think of new things] ▪ They've come up with some creative new ways to make money. ▪ a creative solution to a difficult problem ▪ creative thinking
▪ He teaches creative writing at the university. ▪ the first step in the creative process ▪ the show's creative director/team
▪ It turns out that the company's report of record profits last year was due to some creative accounting.
— cre·a·tive·ly adverb [more creatively; most creatively]
▪ Try to think more creatively. ▪ solving problems creatively
▪ Try to think more creatively. ▪ solving problems creatively
— cre·a·tive·ness noun [noncount]
▪ I admire her creativeness. [=(more commonly) creativity]
▪ I admire her creativeness. [=(more commonly) creativity]
