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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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That his work has become commercially iconic is undeniable; whether that’s a laudable artistic legacy to leave behind is a different question.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

As an artistic director, Desai said, he always encourages visitors: “Join us all season, versus just coming for the things you like,” and maybe you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The artistic director could not yet confirm who would direct the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about a former Negro League baseball player and his family navigating life in 1950s segregated Pittsburgh.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Irene’s artistic ambition and free-spirited nature draw Soames to her.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

But as she leafed through the book, the drawings got more sophisticated, more detailed, more artistic.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.