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 huge diversity in artistic opportunity is clearly visible in the finalists for 2026’s Ocean Photographer of the Year award. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Her artistic work extends into visual illustration and fashion, with her tattoos and styling choices making her a distinctively individual presence in the group's lineup. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The backstory L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux property, was built in 1929 as a commission for Allen Knight, an adventurer and author, as a way to bring together the artistic spirit of Carmel-by-the-Sea and European traditions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town has announced Elvira Dyagani Ose as its new artistic director. — News Desk, Artforum, 12 Aug. 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