artsy

adjective

art·​sy ˈärt-sē 

: characterized by or showing artistry or artistic talent

The artsy Paloma Picasso chatted up husband Rafael Lopez Sanchez, the Argentine playwright.

—People Weekly

The artsy packaging is gorgeous, making these primo sweets ideal gifts. Sold in fine retail outlets in NYC and online.

—Janice Wald Henderson

The 13 suites at Ljubljana's Antiq Palace complement the city's historic and artsy appeal.

—Chris Colin

also : showily or pretentiously artistic : arty, artsy-fartsy

For a month, all Edinburgh is a stage, life is a cabaret, and people like me feel comfortable spouting artsy clichés while bingeing on three or four or five performances a day.

—Bob Sipchen

Examples of artsy in a Sentence

Her boyfriend is the artsy type.

Recent Examples on the Web

Diners will notice Postino’s custom millwork, camera wall and artsy design elements that call attention to Plaza Midwood’s past. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

The artsy Athens district of Neos Kosmos is third on the list, while Chinatown in Los Angeles is the highest-ranking US city in fourth. — Gage Goulding, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

But unless it’s oddly shaped for artsy aesthetic purposes, flatware generally performs as intended. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

These small towns—whether lakeside retreats or artsy hamlets nestled into hills transformed by foliage—are the definition of autumn charm. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing artsy

• artsy-craftsy
• artsy fartsy

Rhymes for artsy

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy