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 trio enjoyed in-jokes, road trips in fast cars (Picabia was obsessed with automobiles), and artistic experiments. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026

Applications may be submitted by individuals or by teams of two or more co-artistic directors. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026

So began my illustrious career as an artist refusing to compromise my artistic integrity. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

The rolling meadows, forests, and enchanting Monet gardens form an artistic canvas that complements the hotel’s interiors. — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 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