artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈti-stik 

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 

adverb

Synonyms

• cultural

Examples of artistic in a Sentence

a work of artistic value

He shows real artistic talent.

Both of my children are very artistic.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Lumière Award is presented annually to a film industry professional whose career reflects artistic excellence and a meaningful connection to Philadelphia’s creative community. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025

Its artistic yet pragmatic nature also defines Valladolid’s role as a place of discovery platform, a prestige auteurs’ hub just weeks after San Sebastián — and a bridge for awards-season exposure. —Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025

Brain rot is a slang term to describe content that has little to no artistic, educational or substantive value, according to KnowYourMeme. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025

The Kennedy Center is being transformed from a national stage for artistic excellence into a political trophy. —Andrew Weinstein, Time, 24 Oct. 2025

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

Rhymes for artistic

• autistic
• ballistic
• cladistic
• heuristic
• holistic
• linguistic
• logistic
• monistic
• patristic
• sadistic
• simplistic
• sophistic

Kids Definition

artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈtis-tik 

1

: relating to or characteristic of art or artists

2

: showing skill and imagination

artistically

-ˈtis-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb