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 of artistic

• 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 ever-changing experience comes with the consistency of creative, artistic, memorable dishes and smart, impeccable service, which make regular visits worth the fine-dining price. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026

Producers hope to line up a theater for the production, directed by Michael Longhurst, a former artistic chief of the Donmar Warehouse, to begin performances in the fall. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026

He is credited with bringing an artistic voice to fashion editorials at the publications. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026

Where does artistic interpretation end and free advertising begin? —Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026

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