Word
creatively
Phoneticscre·ative·ly
US/kɹiˈeɪtɪvɫi/
UK/kɹiːˈeɪtɪvli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. to do something in a way that uses new or original ideas. You use this when you solve a problem or make something by thinking differently.
adv. in a manner that involves the use of imagination or original ideas to create something new. Often describes the process of artistic production or innovative problem-solving.
Examples
“She solved the difficult puzzle creatively.”
“The marketing team worked creatively to design a campaign that would appeal to younger audiences on a limited budget.”
“By applying existing technologies creatively to the problem of water filtration, the engineers developed a low-cost solution that could be manufactured using local materials.”
Examples
simple
“She solved the difficult puzzle creatively.”
contextual
“The marketing team worked creatively to design a campaign that would appeal to younger audiences on a limited budget.”
complex
“By applying existing technologies creatively to the problem of water filtration, the engineers developed a low-cost solution that could be manufactured using local materials.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.
Pitfall
He thinks very creative.
He thinks very creatively.
Learners often use the adjective 'creative' where the adverb 'creatively' is required to modify a verb.
Real-World Examples
“Singapore is one of the world's fastest aging countries and its seniors are embracing the challenge of staying healthy creatively.” “Smith says they were at their “most depressed or creatively stunted” during that chase.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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