inventive
adjective
in·ven·tive
in-ˈven-tiv 
1
: adept or prolific at producing inventions : creative
an inventive mind
2
: characterized by invention
an inventive method
inventively
adverb
inventiveness
noun
Examples of inventive in a Sentence
They have given their new company an inventive name.
inventive ways to use leftovers
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Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
For more than 30 years now – an anniversary that the band celebrated in 2025 – Deftones have been releasing some of the best, catchiest and most inventive alternative, hard rock and metal music.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Known for being one of Chicago’s largest, most iconic, and creative breweries, this institution has a killer beer garden and an inventive kitchen with a menu that changes seasonally.
—
Midwest Living,
1 July 2026
For libations, days are well spent by the swim-up Tlaquepaque Bar and the lobby’s Flora Bar offers inventive cocktails inspired by botanicals.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for inventive
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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inventive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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inventive
adjective
in·ven·tive
in-ˈvent-iv
: gifted with the skill and imagination to invent
inventively
adverb
inventiveness
noun
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