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noun art·ist·ry \ ˈär-tə-strē \

Definition of artistry

1 :artistic quality of effect or workmanship
  • the artistry of his novel
2 :artistic ability
  • the artistry of the violinist
  • a lawyer's artistry in persuading juries

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  1. We admired the singer's artistry.

  2. the artistry of her novel

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First Known Use of artistry

1765

artistry Synonyms

Synonyms
adeptness, adroitness, art, artfulness, artifice, skill, cleverness, craft, cunning, deftness, masterfulness, skillfulness
Antonyms
artlessness, ineptitude, ineptness, maladroitness
Related Words
dexterity, ease, finesse, handiness; experience, expertise, expertness, know-how, proficiency; creativity, ingenuity, inventiveness, knowledge, learning; aptitude, bent, flair, gift, knack, talent
Near Antonyms
amateurishness, awkwardness, clumsiness, crudeness, klutziness, rudeness; inability, inadequacy, inadequateness, incapability, incapacity, incompetence, ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficacy, inefficiency

ARTISTRY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of artistry for English Language Learners

  • : artistic ability or skill

  • : a quality that results from artistic ability or skill

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