B2adjective2K

UK/["/ɑːˈtɪstɪk/"]/US/["/ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/"]/

Meaning of Artistic

connected with art or artists

In simple words: Related to art or creativity.

Artistic in a sentence

  • the artistic works of the period
  • a work of great artistic merit
  • an artistic temperament *(= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.)*
  • Love is a time-honoured subject of literary and artistic expression.
  • artistic abilities/achievements/skills/talent
  • She comes from a very artistic family.
  • an artistic arrangement of dried flowers
  • The decor inside the house was very artistic.

How to use Artistic

Use 'artistic' to describe things that relate to art or creativity. It's suitable for most contexts, especially when discussing skills, talents, or expressions in art. Avoid using it in overly casual situations.

Grammar pattern

attributive adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'art' in 'artistic'—imagine an artist with paints and brushes.

Related words

Collocations with Artistic

  • artistic talent
  • artistic expression
  • artistic skills
  • artistic design

Synonyms for Artistic

Opposites of Artistic

  • uncreative
  • unimaginative

Common mistakes with Artistic

  • Confusing 'artistic' with 'artsy', which has a more informal connotation.
  • Using 'artistic' to describe items that are not related to art at all.
  • Overusing it to describe everyday objects that don't have artistic qualities.

Compare Artistic with Creative, Aesthetic

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Frequently asked questions about Artistic

What does Artistic mean?

Related to art or creativity.

What is the definition of Artistic?

connected with art or artists

How do you use Artistic in a sentence?

the artistic works of the period

Can you give another example of Artistic?

a work of great artistic merit

What are synonyms for Artistic?

Common alternatives include creative, artful, inventive, aesthetic.

What is the opposite of Artistic?

Opposite meanings include uncreative, unimaginative.

What words go with Artistic?

It commonly pairs with artistic talent, artistic expression, artistic skills, artistic design.

What are common mistakes when using Artistic?

Confusing 'artistic' with 'artsy', which has a more informal connotation. Using 'artistic' to describe items that are not related to art at all. Overusing it to describe everyday objects that don't have artistic qualities.

How do you pronounce Artistic?

US: /["/ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ɑːˈtɪstɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Artistic?

Use 'artistic' to describe things that relate to art or creativity. It's suitable for most contexts, especially when discussing skills, talents, or expressions in art. Avoid using it in overly casual situations.

What CEFR level is Artistic?

"Artistic" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.