artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈti-stik 

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 

adverb

Synonyms

• cultural

Examples of artistic in a Sentence

a work of artistic value

He shows real artistic talent.

Both of my children are very artistic.

Recent Examples on the Web

Several Reddit users shared their own similar experiences of having their artistic efforts mistaken for AI. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025

As artwork appreciates over time, proper planning becomes essential to preserve both artistic legacies and financial assets. —Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

Keeping her look relatively minimalist, Stone opted for High Jewelry pieces from the French luxury fashion house courtesy of Francesca Amfitheatrof, the artistic director of watches and jewelry for Louis Vuitton. —Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025

Film isn’t dead, never has been, and now suddenly feels flush with talent eager and able to make films with true artistic freedom. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for artistic

• autistic
• ballistic
• cladistic
• heuristic
• holistic
• linguistic
• logistic
• monistic
• patristic
• sadistic
• simplistic
• sophistic

Kids Definition

artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈtis-tik 

1

: relating to or characteristic of art or artists

2

: showing skill and imagination

artistically

-ˈtis-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb