creatively
gb/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/ us/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
B2
英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B2
property
1
in an original, imaginative way
in a new and interesting way
用法パターン：
do [something] creatively
よくある間違い：
Don’t confuse with the adjective: say 'a creative idea' but 'think creatively.'
類義語
imaginatively (Focuses on using imagination.)
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innovatively (Emphasizes new methods or improvements.)
対義語
unimaginatively (Without original ideas.)
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conventionally (Following usual or traditional ways.)
コロケーション
think creatively
|work creatively
|approach creatively
|use creatively
|respond creatively
|solve problems creatively
|write creatively
|design creatively
|creatively combine
|creatively adapt
テーマ
learning
|work
|communication
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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
用法パターン：
express yourself creatively; work creatively
よくある間違い：
In this sense, it often goes with verbs like 'express' or 'create,' not with physical actions like 'run creatively.'
類義語
artistically (Specifically connected to art and aesthetics.)
対義語
mechanically (Done in a routine way without artistic expression.)
コロケーション
express yourself creatively
|creatively express
|create creatively
|creatively fulfilled
|creatively rewarding
|creatively stimulating
|creatively engage
|creatively explore
テーマ
arts
|hobbies
|education
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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
用法パターン：
solve [a problem] creatively; deal with [a situation] creatively
よくある間違い：
This sense is about solving problems; it does not necessarily mean 'making art.'
類義語
resourcefully (Highlights practical cleverness and making do.)
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inventively (Emphasizes clever new ideas or methods.)
対義語
rigidly (Not flexible; not open to alternative solutions.)
コロケーション
solve creatively
|deal creatively
|handle creatively
|budget creatively
|creatively manage
|creatively overcome
|creatively reframe
|creatively improvise
テーマ
work
|daily_life
|problem_solving
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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
用法パターン：
creatively interpret [something]; describe [something] creatively
よくある間違い：
Often carries a negative suggestion (not just 'imaginative'); context matters.
類義語
loosely (Emphasizes not strict or exact.)
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selectively (Suggests choosing only convenient parts of the truth.)
対義語
accurately (Faithful to facts and exact meaning.)
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strictly (Following rules or meanings precisely.)
コロケーション
creatively interpret
|creatively redefine
|creatively present
|creatively describe
|creatively edited
|creatively account for
テーマ
business
|law
|media
例文
- 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.'
学習者向け例文
- 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
用法パターン：
[someone/something] grows creatively; [someone/something] peaks creatively
よくある間違い：
This sense is about evaluation (e.g., of an artist or project), not about how an action is done.
類義語
artistically (Often used when judging creative quality, especially in art.)
対義語
uncreatively (Lacking creativity or creative progress.)
コロケーション
grow creatively
|develop creatively
|peak creatively
|creatively strong
|creatively successful
|creatively satisfying
|creatively ambitious
テーマ
arts
|work
|evaluation
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He is growing creatively.
- I feel stuck creatively.
文法
辞書形
creatively
IPA
GB/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
US/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
音節・強勢
cre - at - ively （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (at)
活用形
Noun
- Base: creatively
- Plural: creativelies
関連語
Forms
creativelies
noun
Core family
Related words
creator
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
uncreative
adjective
uncreatively
adverb
表現
creatively challenged
1/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
informal
humorously: not very creative
not good at creative tasks (joking)
例文
- 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
例文
- 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
例文
- 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
例文
- 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
例文
- 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
例文
- 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.