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artistic

/ɑːrˈtɪs.tɪk/
ar · tis · tic
Adverb:artistically
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• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of art or artists.

Example

"The museum's new wing celebrates the city's rich artistic heritage."

2

Having or revealing natural creative skill, imagination, and sensitivity.

Example

"Her younger brother has always been very artistic and loves sketching portraits."

3

Aesthetically pleasing, tasteful, or arranged with a fine sense of beauty and style.

Example

"The chef presented the dessert with an artistic swirl of raspberry sauce."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'artistic' (having natural creative skill or relating to art) with 'artful' (which often implies cleverness, cunning, or slyness) or 'artificial' (made by humans rather than occurring naturally).

• Rhymes for artistic

• Nearby Words

artisanship
artist
artiste
artistic
artistically
artistry
artless

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French 'artistique', derived from 'artiste' ('artist'), which traces back to Latin 'ars' ('art, skill, or craft').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Artistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/artistic
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