artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈti-stik How to pronounce artistic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of art or artists
artistic subjects
an artistic success
2
: showing imaginative skill in arrangement or execution
artistic photography
artistically adverb

Examples of artistic in a Sentence

a work of artistic value He shows real artistic talent. Both of my children are very artistic.
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Although the poet laureate was born in eastern Maine, Gibson has been an artistic fixture of Boulder, Colorado for more than two decades. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025 Likewise, be patient with romantic partners, sports events and artistic endeavors, because these are areas that could create some tension for you. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025 Their artistic and innovative capabilities are unmatched. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025 Incorporating authentic Thai voices and characters was both a logistical and artistic leap for White. Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for artistic 

Word History

Etymology

in part from artist + -ic entry 1, in part from art entry 1 + -istic

First Known Use

circa 1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of artistic was circa 1753

Dictionary Entries Near artistic

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“Artistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artistic. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

artistic

adjective
ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈtis-tik How to pronounce artistic (audio)
1
: relating to or characteristic of art or artists
2
: showing skill and imagination
artistically adverb

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