Antonyms for inventive

Grammar : Adj

Spell : in-ven-tiv

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈvɛn tɪv

Definition of inventive

Origin : early 15c., "skilled in invention," from Old French inventif (15c.), from Latin invent-, past participle stem of invenire (see invention). Related: Inventively; inventiveness.

adj creative

Example sentences :

Isolation from the mother country was a stimulus to the inventive imagination.
Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry

The inventive faculty has its dangers, and Bunyan was eminently gifted in that way.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

All is exquisite in feeling, but not inventive nor imaginative.
Extract from : « Modern Painters Volume II (of V) » by John Ruskin

Is not that sufficient to stop the foul mouth of inventive slander?
Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini

He was a resourceful, inventive scoundrel, and soon he had devised a plan.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series » by Rafael Sabatini

What events were expected it is doubtful if the most inventive could have put into words.
Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum

Aunt Fanny's inventive mind had suggested every step of the interview.
Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

But in fifteen more minutes his inventive genius was rewarded.
Extract from : « The Brighton Boys in the Radio Service » by James R. Driscoll

All honor to the brave, patient, ingenious, and inventive mechanic!
Extract from : « The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 5, May, 1864 » by Various

Let's drop everything in the inventive line and go off on a vacation.
Extract from : « Tom Swift and his Motor-boat » by Victor Appleton

Synonyms for inventive

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