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adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

creatively

kree-AY-tihv-lee
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Creatively (adv) means In an imaginative or inventive way. Example: “She solved the puzzle creatively, using a method no one else had tried.”

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In an imaginative or inventive way.
"She solved the puzzle creatively, using a method no one else had tried."

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In plain EnglishIn a way that shows imagination or original thinking.

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Comparative
more creatively
Superlative
most creatively
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Frequently asked questions

What does “creatively” mean?
The word “creatively” means in an imaginative or inventive way. In plain terms, in a way that shows imagination or original thinking.
How do you pronounce “creatively”?
“Creatively” is pronounced kree-AY-tihv-lee (/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/ in IPA).
How do you use “creatively” in a sentence?
Here is “creatively” used in a sentence: “She solved the puzzle creatively, using a method no one else had tried.”
What part of speech is “creatively”?
“Creatively” is an adverb.
Is “creatively” a common word?
“Creatively” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.