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Artful

Verb / ˈɑ:rtfʌl / Another word for artful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing skill and creativity, especially in adapting to situations

Synonyms & similar words

artless disingenuous ingenuous skillful creative cunning devious ingenious crafty resourceful sly wily scheming shrewd calculating cunning cagey clever tricky sneaky witty astute perceptive

Example sentences

  1. The artful cat snuck up on the mouse.
  2. She wrote an artful essay that impressed her teacher.
  3. He used his artful skills to create a beautiful painting.
  4. The thief used artful tactics to steal the jewelry.
  5. The politician gave an artful speech to win over the crowd.

Quotes

  • Artful dodger
  • Artful words are like paintings.
  • The artful way of dodging the question.

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