creature


Definition: Meaning of, creature in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkriːtʃə /

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creature creatures
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  1. living thing anything that is living, such as an animal, fish, or insect, but not a plant
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  2. imaginary or strange an imaginary animal or person, or one that is very strange and frightening
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  3. a creature of habit someone who always does things in the same way or at the same time
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  4. something made or invented formal something, especially something bad, that was made or invented by a particular person or organization
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  5. somebody controlled by something someone who is controlled or influenced a lot by something
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  6. beautiful/stupid/adorable etc creature literary someone who has a particular character or quality
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creature used in phrases

  • creature comfort (noun)
    1. informal any small item or detail that makes a person comfortable and at home
  • creature comforts (noun)
    1. all the things that make life more comfortable and enjoyable, such as good food, a warm house, and comfortable furniture [↪  mod cons]
  • hypothetical creature (noun)
    1. a creature that has not been observed but is hypothesized to exist
  • imaginary creature (noun)
    1. a creature of the imagination; a person that exists only in legends, myths or fiction
  • legendary creature (noun)
    1. a monster that is unverifiable but popularly accepted as possibly factual
  • marine creature (noun)
    1. any of numerous animals inhabiting the sea including e.g. fishes and molluscs and many mammals
  • mythical creature (noun)
    1. a monster renowned in folklore and myth
  • sea creature (noun)
    1. any of numerous animals inhabiting the sea including e.g. fishes and molluscs and many mammals
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