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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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 8 Aug. 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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