creatively
gb/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/ us/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
B2
Angol
Jelentések
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adverb
B2
property
1
in an original, imaginative way
in a new and interesting way
Használati minta:
do [something] creatively
Gyakori hiba:
Don’t confuse with the adjective: say 'a creative idea' but 'think creatively.'
Szinonimák
imaginatively (Focuses on using imagination.)
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innovatively (Emphasizes new methods or improvements.)
Antonimák
unimaginatively (Without original ideas.)
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conventionally (Following usual or traditional ways.)
Szókapcsolatok
think creatively
|work creatively
|approach creatively
|use creatively
|respond creatively
|solve problems creatively
|write creatively
|design creatively
|creatively combine
|creatively adapt
Témák
learning
|work
|communication
Példák
- She solved the problem creatively, using materials they already had.
- The team is encouraged to think creatively when planning the campaign.
- Try to use the space creatively instead of adding more furniture.
Példák tanulóknak
- We can think creatively.
- He works creatively on new ideas.
adverb
B2
property
2
by making or enjoying art
in a way that uses art or creativity
Használati minta:
express yourself creatively; work creatively
Gyakori hiba:
In this sense, it often goes with verbs like 'express' or 'create,' not with physical actions like 'run creatively.'
Szinonimák
artistically (Specifically connected to art and aesthetics.)
Antonimák
mechanically (Done in a routine way without artistic expression.)
Szókapcsolatok
express yourself creatively
|creatively express
|create creatively
|creatively fulfilled
|creatively rewarding
|creatively stimulating
|creatively engage
|creatively explore
Témák
arts
|hobbies
|education
Példák
- The class gives children a chance to express themselves creatively.
- He spends weekends creatively, painting and writing music.
- They want a job that allows them to grow creatively.
Példák tanulóknak
- She expresses herself creatively through music.
- The children play creatively.
adverb
B2
property
3
with resourceful problem-solving
in a smart way that finds new solutions
Használati minta:
solve [a problem] creatively; deal with [a situation] creatively
Gyakori hiba:
This sense is about solving problems; it does not necessarily mean 'making art.'
Szinonimák
resourcefully (Highlights practical cleverness and making do.)
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inventively (Emphasizes clever new ideas or methods.)
Antonimák
rigidly (Not flexible; not open to alternative solutions.)
Szókapcsolatok
solve creatively
|deal creatively
|handle creatively
|budget creatively
|creatively manage
|creatively overcome
|creatively reframe
|creatively improvise
Témák
work
|daily_life
|problem_solving
Példák
- When the delivery was late, the staff handled the situation creatively.
- We had to budget creatively to afford the trip.
- She creatively rearranged the schedule to fit everyone in.
Példák tanulóknak
- We solved it creatively.
- He handled the problem creatively.
adverb
C1
property
4
in a way that bends rules
in a way that changes the meaning to fit what you want
Használati minta:
creatively interpret [something]; describe [something] creatively
Gyakori hiba:
Often carries a negative suggestion (not just 'imaginative'); context matters.
Szinonimák
loosely (Emphasizes not strict or exact.)
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selectively (Suggests choosing only convenient parts of the truth.)
Antonimák
accurately (Faithful to facts and exact meaning.)
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strictly (Following rules or meanings precisely.)
Szókapcsolatok
creatively interpret
|creatively redefine
|creatively present
|creatively describe
|creatively edited
|creatively account for
Témák
business
|law
|media
Példák
- He creatively interpreted the policy to justify his decision.
- The report was creatively edited to make the results look better.
- They described the delay creatively, calling it a 'schedule enhancement.'
Példák tanulóknak
- She interpreted the rule creatively.
- The facts were presented creatively.
adverb
C1
relation
5
in terms of creative development
when talking about someone’s creative ability
Használati minta:
[someone/something] grows creatively; [someone/something] peaks creatively
Gyakori hiba:
This sense is about evaluation (e.g., of an artist or project), not about how an action is done.
Szinonimák
artistically (Often used when judging creative quality, especially in art.)
Antonimák
uncreatively (Lacking creativity or creative progress.)
Szókapcsolatok
grow creatively
|develop creatively
|peak creatively
|creatively strong
|creatively successful
|creatively satisfying
|creatively ambitious
Témák
arts
|work
|evaluation
Példák
- The band has grown creatively over the past few years.
- She felt stuck creatively and needed a break.
- The series starts well but declines creatively in later seasons.
Példák tanulóknak
- He is growing creatively.
- I feel stuck creatively.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
creatively
IPA
GB/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
US/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
cre - at - ively (3 szótag)
Stress on 2nd syllable (at)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: creatively
- Plural: creativelies
Szócsalád
Forms
creativelies
noun
Core family
Related words
creator
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
uncreative
adjective
uncreatively
adverb
Kifejezések
creatively challenged
1/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
informal
humorously: not very creative
not good at creative tasks (joking)
Példák
- I’m creatively challenged, so I let my friends decorate the room.
- He says he’s creatively challenged, but his photos are great.
- The group joked that they were creatively challenged when their poster fell apart.
creatively speaking
1/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
from an artistic point of view
when talking about art or creativity
Példák
- Creatively speaking, this is her most ambitious project.
- Creatively speaking, the film takes more risks than the first one.
- Creatively speaking, the team is in a much better place this year.
express yourself creatively
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs jʊɹsˈɛlf kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
show feelings through creative activity
to show your ideas using art or creativity
Példák
- The workshop helps teenagers express themselves creatively through photography.
- He’s shy in conversation but can express himself creatively in his writing.
- The app gives users new ways to express themselves creatively.
interpret (something) creatively
1/ɪntˈɚpɹət sˈʌmθɪŋ kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
interpret loosely to suit oneself
to understand something in a way that is not strict
Példák
- He interpreted the instructions creatively and skipped several steps.
- The contract clause was interpreted creatively in court.
- They interpreted the survey results creatively to support their claim.
think creatively
1/θˈɪŋk kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
generate original ideas or solutions
to try to find new ideas
Példák
- We need to think creatively about how to reduce costs.
- The teacher asked the class to think creatively and propose a new ending.
- If the usual plan fails, think creatively and try a different approach.
use (something) creatively
1/jˈuz sˈʌmθɪŋ kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
use in an unusual, effective way
to use something in a new way
Példák
- They used lighting creatively to make the room feel larger.
- You can use leftovers creatively instead of throwing them away.
- The designer used color creatively to guide visitors through the space.