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Artistic

Verb / ɑ:ˈrtɪstɪk / Another word for artistic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing creative or imaginative skill in a work of art

Synonyms & similar words

esthetic aesthetic creative imaginative talented skilled gifted artful expressive inspired original inventive innovative visionary cultured refined sophisticated aesthetic decorative ornamental fanciful dreamy

Synonyms by register

Formal

aesthetic creative expressive imaginative

Informal

arty creative crafty

Literary

inspired visionary ethereal

Antonyms

unartistic unskilled crude plain functional literal

Common collocations

  • artistic talent
  • artistic license
  • artistic impression
  • artistic merit
  • artistic director
  • artistic style
  • artistic endeavor

Word family

noun artistry
adjective artistic
adverb artistically

Usage note

Often used to describe something related to or showing skill and imagination in the creation of beauty or in the use of skill. Can sometimes imply a lack of practicality.

Example sentences

  1. The artistic painting was hung in the museum.
  2. She created an artistic sculpture out of clay.
  3. The dancer was very artistic in her movements.
  4. The writer had an artistic way of telling stories.
  5. She was artistic in the way she decorated her home.

Quotes

  • Artistic expression is a doorway to our soul and is a reflection of the world as we see it.
  • Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste this talent.
  • Artistic temperament is the disease that afflicts amateurs.

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