Definition of artful
1
: performed with or showing art or skill
an artful performance on the violin
2a
: using or characterized by art and skill : dexterous
an artful prose stylist
b
: adroit in attaining an end usually by insinuating or indirect means : wily
an artful cross-examiner
3
: artificial
trim walks and artful bowers— William Wordsworth
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The first known use of artful was in 1583
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