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

One key artistic reinterpretation is that, in the film, Skochilenko—who lives with her partner, Sonya—resides in the same apartment building as Baranova. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025

The drink menu is designed with the same creative energy as the décor, combining bold flavors with artistic presentation. —Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025

In response, veteran Chinese actor Guo Tao suggested that the answer lay in balancing personal artistic expression with commercial sensibilities. —Marcus Lim, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025

Davalos, an Angel alum, will voice Alouette Voland, a 17th century daughter of a tapestry dyer who yearns to be recognized for her artistic talent. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025

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