artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈti-stik How to pronounce artistic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of art or artists
artistic subjects
an artistic success
2
: showing imaginative skill in arrangement or execution
artistic photography
artistically adverb

Examples of artistic in a Sentence

a work of artistic value He shows real artistic talent. Both of my children are very artistic.
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The costumes, particularly Swinton’s wardrobe and the pieces designed by Raf Simons during his tenure at Dior, were celebrated as a key element of the artistic narrative and established the movie as a source of style inspiration. Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025 Steven Knight, who created the television show, wrote the script, while Rambert artistic director Benoit Swan Pouffer handled choreography and direction. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025 The fellows received opportunities to learn about the artistic and business aspects of storytelling. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025 The project explores indigo’s cultural history, artistic expression and material experimentation; its fourth edition will be presented at Kingpins Amsterdam on October 15–16, 2025, reaffirming Arvind’s commitment to celebrating indigo’s legacy and creative potential through an artistic lens. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for artistic

Word History

Etymology

in part from artist + -ic entry 1, in part from art entry 1 + -istic

First Known Use

circa 1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of artistic was circa 1753

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“Artistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artistic. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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artistic

adjective
ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈtis-tik How to pronounce artistic (audio)
1
: relating to or characteristic of art or artists
2
: showing skill and imagination
artistically adverb

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