creatively
gb/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/ us/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
B2
Англійська
Значення
0 значень
adverb
B2
property
1
in an original, imaginative way
in a new and interesting way
Модель уживання:
do [something] creatively
Поширена помилка:
Don’t confuse with the adjective: say 'a creative idea' but 'think creatively.'
Синоніми
imaginatively (Focuses on using imagination.)
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innovatively (Emphasizes new methods or improvements.)
Антоніми
unimaginatively (Without original ideas.)
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conventionally (Following usual or traditional ways.)
Словосполучення
think creatively
|work creatively
|approach creatively
|use creatively
|respond creatively
|solve problems creatively
|write creatively
|design creatively
|creatively combine
|creatively adapt
Теми
learning
|work
|communication
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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
Модель уживання:
express yourself creatively; work creatively
Поширена помилка:
In this sense, it often goes with verbs like 'express' or 'create,' not with physical actions like 'run creatively.'
Синоніми
artistically (Specifically connected to art and aesthetics.)
Антоніми
mechanically (Done in a routine way without artistic expression.)
Словосполучення
express yourself creatively
|creatively express
|create creatively
|creatively fulfilled
|creatively rewarding
|creatively stimulating
|creatively engage
|creatively explore
Теми
arts
|hobbies
|education
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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
Модель уживання:
solve [a problem] creatively; deal with [a situation] creatively
Поширена помилка:
This sense is about solving problems; it does not necessarily mean 'making art.'
Синоніми
resourcefully (Highlights practical cleverness and making do.)
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inventively (Emphasizes clever new ideas or methods.)
Антоніми
rigidly (Not flexible; not open to alternative solutions.)
Словосполучення
solve creatively
|deal creatively
|handle creatively
|budget creatively
|creatively manage
|creatively overcome
|creatively reframe
|creatively improvise
Теми
work
|daily_life
|problem_solving
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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
Модель уживання:
creatively interpret [something]; describe [something] creatively
Поширена помилка:
Often carries a negative suggestion (not just 'imaginative'); context matters.
Синоніми
loosely (Emphasizes not strict or exact.)
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selectively (Suggests choosing only convenient parts of the truth.)
Антоніми
accurately (Faithful to facts and exact meaning.)
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strictly (Following rules or meanings precisely.)
Словосполучення
creatively interpret
|creatively redefine
|creatively present
|creatively describe
|creatively edited
|creatively account for
Теми
business
|law
|media
Приклади
- 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.'
Навчальні приклади
- 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
Модель уживання:
[someone/something] grows creatively; [someone/something] peaks creatively
Поширена помилка:
This sense is about evaluation (e.g., of an artist or project), not about how an action is done.
Синоніми
artistically (Often used when judging creative quality, especially in art.)
Антоніми
uncreatively (Lacking creativity or creative progress.)
Словосполучення
grow creatively
|develop creatively
|peak creatively
|creatively strong
|creatively successful
|creatively satisfying
|creatively ambitious
Теми
arts
|work
|evaluation
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- He is growing creatively.
- I feel stuck creatively.
Граматика
Словникова форма
creatively
IPA
GB/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
US/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/
Склади й наголос
cre - at - ively (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (at)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: creatively
- Plural: creativelies
Споріднені слова
Forms
creativelies
noun
Core family
Related words
creator
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
uncreative
adjective
uncreatively
adverb
Вирази
creatively challenged
1/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
informal
humorously: not very creative
not good at creative tasks (joking)
Приклади
- 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
Приклади
- 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
Приклади
- 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
Приклади
- 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
Приклади
- 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
Приклади
- 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.