: characterized by or showing artistry or artistic talent
The artsy Paloma Picasso chatted up husband Rafael Lopez Sanchez, the Argentine playwright.—
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People WeeklyThe artsy packaging is gorgeous, making these primo sweets ideal gifts. Sold in fine retail outlets in NYC and online.—Janice Wald Henderson
Janice Wald HendersonThe 13 suites at Ljubljana's Antiq Palace complement the city's historic and artsy appeal.—Chris Colin
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: 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
Bob Sipchen Examples of artsy in a Sentence
Her boyfriend is the artsy type.
Recent Examples on the Web
Asheville, North Carolina, is a beautiful and artsy city.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024
The vibe here is artsy, creative, and a little eccentric—what Anderson is all about.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Last night, Lafayette 148 welcomed an artsy crowd to its Soho store on Greene Street (near to Lafayette Street, where the label first opened up shop in 1996) for a cocktail party.
—Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024
The pair have also been spotted on multiple dinner dates in Los Angeles over the past several months, including at Nobu and artsy hotspot Luna Luna.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Head to a bustling Ottenheimer Market food hall for lunch, then see the city's artsy side at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden or Argenta Arts District.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Decorative Marble Chain Link Looks Artsy
Want to look artsy?
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Bisbee's picturesque, artsy downtown erupted in flames Wednesday night, engulfed two historic buildings and left the community shocked.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2024
While Pepe jumps around a lot more and spends too much time on artsy affectation, there’s a soulfulness to this account that sneaks up on you, amplified by De los Santos Arias’ unsettling electronic score.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2024
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024
The vibe here is artsy, creative, and a little eccentric—what Anderson is all about.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Last night, Lafayette 148 welcomed an artsy crowd to its Soho store on Greene Street (near to Lafayette Street, where the label first opened up shop in 1996) for a cocktail party.
—Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024
The pair have also been spotted on multiple dinner dates in Los Angeles over the past several months, including at Nobu and artsy hotspot Luna Luna.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Head to a bustling Ottenheimer Market food hall for lunch, then see the city's artsy side at the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden or Argenta Arts District.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Decorative Marble Chain Link Looks Artsy
Want to look artsy?
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Bisbee's picturesque, artsy downtown erupted in flames Wednesday night, engulfed two historic buildings and left the community shocked.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2024
While Pepe jumps around a lot more and spends too much time on artsy affectation, there’s a soulfulness to this account that sneaks up on you, amplified by De los Santos Arias’ unsettling electronic score.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2024
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“Artsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artsy. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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