creature
creature Lexical Profile
creature Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An animal, as distinct from a human being, or any living, sentient being.
"The deep ocean floor is home to many fascinating creatures that have adapted to survive without sunlight."
A person, especially when considered with feelings of pity, affection, tenderness, or contempt.
"The poor creature had been wandering in the cold rain for hours before finding shelter."
A fictional, imaginary, or supernatural being, often of strange or frightening appearance.
"Ancient folklore is filled with tales of magical creatures that inhabit enchanted forests."
A person or organization completely subservient to, dependent on, or shaped by another's influence (as in 'a creature of habit').
"He is a creature of habit who orders the exact same breakfast at the diner every morning."
• Rhymes for creature
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Old French creature, from Late Latin creatura ('something created'), derived from the verb creare ('to create, bring forth'). Originally denoting anything created by God, including inanimate objects, it gradually narrowed in common usage to refer specifically to living beings and animals.