artfulness

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Word Origin & History

1610s, "learned, well-versed in the (liberal) arts," also "characterized by technical skill," from art (n.) + -ful. Meaning "skilled in adapting means to ends" is from 1739. Related: Artfully; artfulness.

Example Sentences forartfulness

With the artfulness that comes of years, 'I'm glad you tell her everything.'

That manner of his to us, this asking no questions, is some more of his artfulness.

The poor queen was destined to suffer from the artfulness of her maid.

He has an astonishing amount of artfulness and unblushing impudence.

Jen felt the artfulness of this, nevertheless she could not help being touched.

That may have been his artfulness, to keep us from searching.

The wretched fellow had cursed a thousand times his own artfulness.

The propriety and artfulness of Homer's speeches have been often and justly admired.

The double description is used as it is a calling full of artfulness and craft.

He mistook her artfulness for innocence, and thought he had made a conquest.

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