artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈti-stik How to pronounce artistic (audio)
Synonyms of artistic
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
är-ˈti-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce artistic (audio)
adverb

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a work of artistic value He shows real artistic talent. Both of my children are very artistic.
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Along the way, Danchig-Waring has been equally engaged with today’s dancemakers, both in the studio and in his role as the artistic director of the New York Choreographic Institute. — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Spanning major milestones in film, art, and global culture, the series brings together creative leaders to celebrate storytelling, artistic expression, and the distinctive character of Four Seasons destinations worldwide. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026 Fontfroide inspired Fayet himself toward new artistic impulses. — Julie Coe, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026 Gonzalès has often been described in relation to others—as someone’s daughter or someone’s pupil—and much has been made of the connections that linked her to this artistic and literary milieu. — Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 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

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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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
-ˈtis-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce artistic (audio)
adverb
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