Ingles

creatively

gb/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/ us/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
B2 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb B2 property
1

in an original, imaginative way

in a new and interesting way

Padron ng paggamit: do [something] creatively
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t confuse with the adjective: say 'a creative idea' but 'think creatively.'
Mga kasingkahulugan
imaginatively (Focuses on using imagination.) | innovatively (Emphasizes new methods or improvements.)
Mga kasalungat
unimaginatively (Without original ideas.) | conventionally (Following usual or traditional ways.)
Mga kolokasyon
think creatively |work creatively |approach creatively |use creatively |respond creatively |solve problems creatively |write creatively |design creatively |creatively combine |creatively adapt
Mga tema
learning |work |communication
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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

Padron ng paggamit: express yourself creatively; work creatively
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In this sense, it often goes with verbs like 'express' or 'create,' not with physical actions like 'run creatively.'
Mga kasingkahulugan
artistically (Specifically connected to art and aesthetics.)
Mga kasalungat
mechanically (Done in a routine way without artistic expression.)
Mga kolokasyon
express yourself creatively |creatively express |create creatively |creatively fulfilled |creatively rewarding |creatively stimulating |creatively engage |creatively explore
Mga tema
arts |hobbies |education
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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

Padron ng paggamit: solve [a problem] creatively; deal with [a situation] creatively
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This sense is about solving problems; it does not necessarily mean 'making art.'
Mga kasingkahulugan
resourcefully (Highlights practical cleverness and making do.) | inventively (Emphasizes clever new ideas or methods.)
Mga kasalungat
rigidly (Not flexible; not open to alternative solutions.)
Mga kolokasyon
solve creatively |deal creatively |handle creatively |budget creatively |creatively manage |creatively overcome |creatively reframe |creatively improvise
Mga tema
work |daily_life |problem_solving
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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

Padron ng paggamit: creatively interpret [something]; describe [something] creatively
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Often carries a negative suggestion (not just 'imaginative'); context matters.
Mga kasingkahulugan
loosely (Emphasizes not strict or exact.) | selectively (Suggests choosing only convenient parts of the truth.)
Mga kasalungat
accurately (Faithful to facts and exact meaning.) | strictly (Following rules or meanings precisely.)
Mga kolokasyon
creatively interpret |creatively redefine |creatively present |creatively describe |creatively edited |creatively account for
Mga tema
business |law |media
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.'
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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

Padron ng paggamit: [someone/something] grows creatively; [someone/something] peaks creatively
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This sense is about evaluation (e.g., of an artist or project), not about how an action is done.
Mga kasingkahulugan
artistically (Often used when judging creative quality, especially in art.)
Mga kasalungat
uncreatively (Lacking creativity or creative progress.)
Mga kolokasyon
grow creatively |develop creatively |peak creatively |creatively strong |creatively successful |creatively satisfying |creatively ambitious
Mga tema
arts |work |evaluation
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He is growing creatively.
  • I feel stuck creatively.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
creatively
IPA
GB/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
US/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
Mga pantig at diin
cre - at - ively (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (at)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: creatively
  • Plural: creativelies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
creativelies noun
Core family
create verb A2 creative adjective B1 creativity noun B2 creation noun B1
Related words
creator noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
uncreative adjective uncreatively adverb
Mga ekspresyon

creatively challenged

1
/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase informal

humorously: not very creative

not good at creative tasks (joking)

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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