artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈti-stik How to pronounce artistic (audio)
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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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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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Much of that praise is thanks to its rich history, artistic treasures, and delicious food and wine, which often comes from the nearby hills of Chianti and Montalcino. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 Also, the Belgium-Spain quarterfinals match, at noon Friday in the Kroenke Dome, should reward fans of artistic soccer. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 Artists Equity have been incredible filmmaking and artistic partners, who not only share Greg’s vision for the film, but who are all connected to our story in their own unique and personal ways. — Brayden Garcia july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Gioni first joined the New Museum in 2006 as a curator and was then promoted to artistic director in 2014. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 July 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 10 Jul. 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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