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

For the past several years, Coin has hosted elaborate celebrations in Venice for his top clients, using the events to share the city’s history and artistic heritage. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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

Kicking off with opening night on July 28, the five-day festival will feature daily performances, free dance workshops and a panel discussion with the artistic leaders from each company. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 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