artistry

art·ist·ry

noun \ˈär-tə-strē\

Definition of ARTISTRY

1

: artistic quality of effect or workmanship <the artistry of his novel>

2

: artistic ability <the artistry of the violinist> <a lawyer's artistry in persuading juries>

Examples of ARTISTRY

1. We admired the singer's artistry.
2. the artistry of her novel

First Known Use of ARTISTRY

1868

Related to ARTISTRY

Synonyms: adeptness, adroitness, art, artfulness, artifice, skill, cleverness, craft, cunning, deftness, masterfulness, skillfulness

Antonyms: artlessness, ineptitude, ineptness, maladroitness

Related Words: dexterity, ease, finesse, handiness; experience, expertise, expertness, know-how, proficiency; creativity, ingenuity, inventiveness, knowledge, learning; aptitude, bent, flair, gift, knack, talent

Near Antonyms: amateurishness, awkwardness, clumsiness, crudeness, klutziness, rudeness; inability, inadequacy, inadequateness, incapability, incapacity, incompetence, ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficacy, inefficiency

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