Creature

/ˈkriːtʃər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A living being, especially an animal.

The forest is home to many fascinating creatures, including deer and foxes.

A fictional or mythological being.

In the movie, the hero battles a fearsome creature that lurks in the shadows.

A person, especially one regarded in a specified way.

He was a curious creature, always asking questions and seeking adventure.

A human being, often used in a derogatory or dismissive way.

She could not believe that he would act like such a creature after all they had been through.

From Middle English 'creature', from Old French 'creature', from Latin 'creatura', meaning 'something created'.

creature of habit

A person who tends to act in predictable ways.

strange creature

An unusual or eccentric person.

organism

Any individual entity that exhibits the properties of life.

beast

A large and often dangerous animal.

being

A living entity.

A term used to describe a person who behaves oddly or excessively.

He’s such a creature, always acting out at parties.

Used affectionately to refer to a pet or loved one.

Look at my little creature, always getting into trouble!