artistic
/ɑːˈtɪs.tɪk/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Having skill in art, or showing art-related taste and creativity. It can also describe something made with beauty, imagination, or style.
- She has a very artistic eye for design.
- The room looks artistic and elegant.
- His artistic skills improved quickly.
Adinary Nuance
Artistic is different from beautiful, creative, and artistic-looking in focus. It usually means connected to art, or showing strong skill and taste in art. For a person, it suggests a natural sense for making or appreciating art, not just being imaginative. You would use it more for style, design, or talent than for general cleverness.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- có tính nghệ thuật
- Spanish
- artístico
- Chinese
- 有艺术感的
- Japanese
- 芸術的な
- Korean
- 예술적인
Etymology
Artistic came into English in the 1800s from art plus the ending -istic. It is based on the Latin root ars, meaning skill or craft.
Common phrases
artistic talentartistic styleartistic expressionartistic skills
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Frequently asked questions
- Is artistic a positive word?
- Yes, it is usually positive. It suggests skill, taste, and creativity.
- What is the difference between artistic and creative?
- Creative is broader. Artistic usually means creative in art, design, or style.
- Can I say an artistic person?
- Yes. It means the person is good at art or has strong artistic taste.
- Is artistic used in business writing?
- Yes, especially for design, branding, and visual style.