artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈti-stik How to pronounce artistic (audio)
Synonyms of artistic
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
är-ˈti-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce artistic (audio)
adverb

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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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In the new role, Hodgkinson will be responsible for leading the event’s artistic and creative strategy and public programming. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 She was cut from a singular cloth with an artistic vision as distinctive as that voice of hers, an instrument of pure emotion that could scarcely be more instantly identifiable as Dolly Parton. — Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 As Cyrus got older, Parton continued to be a close mentor as well as artistic collaborator. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Established in 2006, Music In The House gathers the nation’s music industry to salute leaders in music for both their artistic achievements and their broader contributions. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 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

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The first known use of artistic was circa 1753

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“Artistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artistic. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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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
-ˈtis-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce artistic (audio)
adverb
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