artsy

adjective

art·​sy ˈärt-sē How to pronounce artsy (audio)
: 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.
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Mendocino, California The wild, untamed paradise located on the northern California coast is known for its dramatic ocean views, artsy vibe and peaceful small-town charm. Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025 Bordering the university, Westcott is the city’s bohemian enclave and is known for its eclectic food scene and artsy character. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 Accordingly, the hotel attracts an artsy and fashionable clientele; its lounges and hallways buzz during the annual Art Basel fair and events like the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and Miami Music Week. Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025 Not to be hoity-toity or artsy or whatever. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for artsy

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of artsy was in 1947

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“Artsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artsy. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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