ARTFULLY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

artfully

adverb

Definition of artfully

as in masterfully

in a skillful or expert manner the sushi chef artfully filleted the salmon

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Recent Examples of artfully Floral centerpieces, artfully designed by MJ Wittman of Fleuressence, are underwritten by Stephanie Wilbur. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Each Fernie's Frozen Espresso-tini Bar is artfully drizzled with ribbons of chocolate shell coating, hardening into a delicate, crackable bite, making for the ultimate pick-me-up on a stick! — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 Wicker looks as if it’s been artfully draped across the seat and back rest of these chairs, balancing the rigid frame with some softness. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026 Instead of the baby bangs Zendaya has been seen sporting at a few recent events, her fringe was styled into glossy pieces firmly yet artfully arranged across her forehead. — Marci Robin, Allure, 28 July 2026 The single-sided swingarm back there reveals a custom suspension setup from Wilbers, with the front forks artfully clad in aluminum panels. — New Atlas, 19 July 2026 Room service is spectacular—impeccably delivered and artfully plated, best enjoyed from your private terrace overlooking the lake. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Johnny Moreno’s video and projection design artfully augments the production’s imaginative world. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 While the new episodes don’t offer quite the same depth of character or adrenaline rush as the original, the show remains a sharply observed, virtuosically acted, and artfully shot study of human behavior at its ugliest. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026

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That was the trademark philosophy of legendary interior designer Albert Hadley, who masterfully shaped high-society taste for decades.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
The action sequences in this film aren’t overpowering, but they are masterfully choreographed.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of masterfully

Adverb

Reggie Bannister, the actor best known for playing the iconic ice cream man Reggie in the Phantasm horror film series, has died peacefully at his home Sunday at 80.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The former Cardinals coordinator is expected to continue the under-center system with a heavy dose of play-action, a system better suited for Jared Goff than former Cardinals QB Kyler Murray.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of well

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Today, this stand is named in honour of Wolves’ legendary goalscorer Steve Bull and dovetails neatly with the rest of an impressive venue that spent the past nine years in the Premier League.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Israeli soldiers then arrived in two vehicles and tore it down, but left the blue tarp canopy neatly folded on the ground rather than confiscating it.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of neatly

Adverb

Writer-director Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain, NYFF62), who also wrote the show’s music and lyrics, keeps things expertly balanced on a knife’s edge between musical theater satire and cathartic character study.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Expect refined takes on local favorites, to expertly grilled meats and seasonal vegetable dishes, alongside a thoughtful wine list showcasing Greek producers.

— Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of expertly

Adverb

Bryant capably replaced Will Campbell as the starting left tackle for one practice, and continues to be solid in 1-on-1 pass rush.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
His professional background is in private equity, and LAFC, the team he's been with since its founding in 2014, which is widely regarded as one of the most capably run franchises in MLS.

— Becky Sullivan, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

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