Luovimmat

Luovimmat is a Finnish adjective form meaning “the most creative” or “the most inventive” in the plural. It functions as the superlative form of luova (creative) and is used to describe multiple nouns, for example ideat (ideas) or ihmiset (people). In practice, luovimmat often appears before a following noun to form phrases such as luovimmat ideat or luovimmat ihmiset, but it can also be used as a substantive referring to the group described as the most creative in a given context.

Etymology and form: luovimmat is derived from luova, which itself stems from the root associated with creation, linked to the verb luoda (to create). The form luovimmat represents the plural nominative superlative used with plural nouns. Finnish adjectives do not vary for gender, so luovimmat applies broadly to any plural noun it modifies.

Usage: The term is common in discussions of creativity, design, innovation, and art, and is used in journalism, awards, and descriptive writing to identify the most imaginative or original items or people within a group. It carries an evaluative sense, indicating that a given set stands out for creativity relative to others in the same context. Because it is a comparative, its appropriateness depends on a stated comparison baseline (e.g., “in this competition, luovimmat ideat were awarded”).

Examples: Luovimmat ideat voittivat kilpailun. He ovat luovimmat ihmiset kaupungin kreativisessa yhteisössä.

See also: luovuus, luova, luoda, idea.