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artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈti-stik How to pronounce artistic (audio)
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 adverb

Examples of artistic in a Sentence

a work of artistic value He shows real artistic talent. Both of my children are very artistic.
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Supply and demand aside, Christie’s believes its astronomical estimate reflects the object’s unique artistic qualities. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025 Another supermodel with an artistic eye, Gigi Hadid created a tribute to the late Karl Lagerfeld for an exhibition about the designer in 2019. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 There’s a slightly artistic vibe to it—almost like a loose brushstroke—but still relaxed enough to mix with whatever’s already on your sofa or bed. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025 During the centenary of the house this year, she was also tasked with the design of the women’s collections after Kim Jones in October 2024 exited his position as Fendi’s artistic director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for artistic

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of artistic was circa 1753

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“Artistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artistic. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

artistic

adjective
ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈtis-tik How to pronounce artistic (audio)
1
: relating to or characteristic of art or artists
2
: showing skill and imagination
artistically adverb

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