adj

artistic

ah-TIHS-tihk

adj

Relating to art, or showing creative skill and good taste.

"The film won awards for its artistic direction."

"She has always had an artistic streak."

How to Use Artistic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with art, or showing a talent and eye for creative, beautiful work.

Common pairings

artistic talent artistic vision artistic director

more artistic comparative, most artistic superlative

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The film won awards for its _____ direction.

From French artistique, from artiste + -ique.

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