artistry

noun

art·​ist·​ry ˈär-tə-strē 

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

Synonyms of artistry

• skill
• skillfulness
• art

Examples of artistry in a Sentence

We admired the singer's artistry.

the artistry of her novel

Recent Examples on the Web

This is quintessential Alberta—a place where Indigenous traditions breathe life into the land, where artistry ignites the soul, and where prehistoric treasures foster unwavering connections. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

And maybe there’ll be facets of my artistry that some people just don’t care about or aren’t interested in. —Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 1 June 2026

Each man also speaks to a certain pocket of Charli’s artistry. —José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026

Some of the 2026 kitchen tile trends include retro rhapsody, organic depth and texture, and eclectic artistry. —Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

artist + -ry

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

artistry

noun

art·​ist·​ry ˈärt-ə-strē 

1

: artistic quality of effect or skill

the artistry of her novel

2

: artistic ability