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artistic

[ahr-tis-tik] / ɑrˈtɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
beautiful, satisfying to senses
Synonyms
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aesthetic creative decorative dramatic imaginative musical
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cultivated cultured elegant exquisite fine graceful grand harmonious ideal ornamental pictorial picturesque pleasing poetic refined rhythmical sensitive stimulating stylish sublime tasteful
Antonyms
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ugly uncreative unimaginative
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distasteful horrible inelegant scientific
ADJECTIVE
being skilled in creative activity
Synonyms
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imaginative inventive
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accomplished artful artsy-craftsy arty crafty discriminating gifted skillful talented
Antonyms
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uncreative uninventive
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distasteful horrible inelegant scientific ugly

Example Sentences

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But theater wasn’t just a way for him to integrate his artistic interests.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

On Monday, carnival attendee Glamour Sandra told the AP news agency that she loved "the energy, the artistic splendour, the creativity" of the event.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

With Gustavo Dudamel’s final season as music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic reaching its homestretch, the orchestra has announced the appointment of its latest not music director.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Jesse Berger, Red Bull’s founder and artistic director, who adapted the play with Mr. Page and helmed this production, departs from the original text in tempering Titus’ anger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“She's very capable, Minda. That takes planning, math skills, artistic flair....This would be a terrific project for her.”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

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