artsy

adjective

art·​sy ˈärt-sē How to pronounce artsy (audio)
: characterized by or showing artistry or artistic talent
The artsy Paloma Picasso chatted up husband Rafael Lopez Sanchez, the Argentine playwright.People Weekly
The artsy packaging is gorgeous, making these primo sweets ideal gifts. Sold in fine retail outlets in NYC and online.Janice Wald Henderson
The 13 suites at Ljubljana's Antiq Palace complement the city's historic and artsy appeal.Chris Colin
also : showily or pretentiously artistic : arty, artsy-fartsy
For a month, all Edinburgh is a stage, life is a cabaret, and people like me feel comfortable spouting artsy clichés while bingeing on three or four or five performances a day. Bob Sipchen

Examples of artsy in a Sentence

Her boyfriend is the artsy type.
Recent Examples on the Web The pair have also been spotted on multiple dinner dates in Los Angeles over the past several months, including at Nobu and artsy hotspot Luna Luna. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 Head to a bustling Ottenheimer Market food hall for lunch, then see the city's artsy side at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden or Argenta Arts District. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 Find it on Amazon This Decorative Marble Chain Link Looks Artsy Want to look artsy? Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024 Bisbee's picturesque, artsy downtown erupted in flames Wednesday night, engulfed two historic buildings and left the community shocked. Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2024 While Pepe jumps around a lot more and spends too much time on artsy affectation, there’s a soulfulness to this account that sneaks up on you, amplified by De los Santos Arias’ unsettling electronic score. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2024 This could mean a spa Easter basket, kitchen gadget basket, brunch basket, or even an artsy basket with fun crafts. Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024 Soho House Rome Meander to San Lorenzo, an artsy neighborhood that’s home to Sapienza University, for this artist favorite. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024 Also a hippo-sized cat, a possible altar and several other large, mysterious sculptural objects, neighbored by a few yurts, a pen full of goats and a few dozen houseboats in the marina — rustic, artsy houseboats, boldly painted, with a pirate vibe. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of artsy was in 1947

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“Artsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artsy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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