inventively,adv.|ɪnˈvɛntɪvlɪ| [f.prec. + -ly2.] In an inventive manner; in a way characterized by invention. 1847in Craig.1868Ruskin Time & Tide vi, The Japanese masks..were inventively frightful, like fearful dreams.1898Link Mar. 4/3 Those..who are inventively minded.