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

• 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

Vignon began his artistic career as a musician in France. —Jaden Thompson, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024

And last, opera strikes me as arguably the art form most suited (and scaled) to the everything-at-once artistic endeavors of Beyoncé — which routinely go out of their way to include dramatic visuals and grand spectacle, intricate choreography and finely constructed dramatic arcs. —Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024

Hotel Ana & Bel — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Where it’s located: Hotel Ana & Bel will be the first full-service boutique hotel in Fishtown, Philly’s trendy artistic enclave. —Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2024

Over the years, Carr has become known for bold moves in artistic presentation, with groundbreaking shows and interactive exhibitions studded throughout the calendar year. —Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 1 Apr. 2024

Pressman, furiously working to keep the lights on, deflected questions about artistic decision-making and financial management that harked back to leadership issues predating the pandemic fallout. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024

But one institution’s uncertainty highlights a neighboring company’s smooth transition, as Tamara Rojo’s inaugural season as San Francisco Ballet’s artistic director goes from strength to strength. —Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024

In public settings, at art exhibitions or on camera, SEK often wears a porcelain Guy Fawkes mask painted gold, connecting his artistic mission to the symbol of anti-establishment protest around the world. —Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024

There are also numerous colorful artistic sculptures and artwork at this multi-level mall, common areas with wooden lounge chairs, a small fountain with dolphin statues and lots of green plants and succulents. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024

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

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