artistic
ah-TIHS-tihk
Artistic (adj) means relating to art, or showing creative skill and good taste. Example: “My sister is very artistic and spends her evenings painting little landscapes.”
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Relating to art, or showing creative skill and good taste.
"My sister is very artistic and spends her evenings painting little landscapes."
"The film won awards for its artistic direction."
"She has always had an artistic streak."
How to use artistic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with art, or showing a talent and eye for creative, beautiful work.
Common pairings
artistic talent
artistic vision
artistic director
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more artistic
- Superlative
- most artistic
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Etymology
From French artistique, from artiste + -ique.
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Rhymes for artistic
holistic
sadistic
autistic
logistic
heuristic
statistic
realistic
ballistic
hedonistic
linguistic
futuristic
optimistic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “artistic” mean?
The word “artistic” means relating to art, or showing creative skill and good taste. In plain terms, to do with art, or showing a talent and eye for creative, beautiful work.
How do you pronounce “artistic”?
“Artistic” is pronounced ah-TIHS-tihk (/ɑɹˈtɪs.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “artistic” in a sentence?
Here is “artistic” used in a sentence: “The film won awards for its artistic direction.”
What part of speech is “artistic”?
“Artistic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “artistic” come from?
The word “artistic” comes from French. From French artistique, from artiste + -ique.
Is “artistic” a common word?
“Artistic” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between artistic and artsy?
Artistic is a neutral or positive adjective meaning relating to art or showing creative skill and good taste, while artsy is informal and can carry a mildly mocking tone, suggesting someone is trying too hard to seem cultured. Use artistic in formal writing and reserve artsy for casual speech.
What is the difference between artistic and creative?
Artistic specifically relates to art and aesthetic skill or taste, while creative more broadly describes the ability to generate new and original ideas in any field. A painting can be artistic, but a novel business plan is creative rather than artistic.
What is the difference between artistic and aesthetic?
Artistic describes skill, taste, or a connection to art, while aesthetic relates to beauty and how something looks or is appreciated. An artistic person creates skilful work, whereas an aesthetic choice concerns visual appeal.
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