Definition

Relating to or having a natural skill in creating art, or showing creativity and imagination in design or execution.

Example

The artistic mural on the wall attracted many visitors to the gallery.

Conversation

I really love how artistic your drawings are!

Thanks! I try to put a lot of thought into them.

You definitely have an artistic eye for color and composition.

I appreciate that! It’s something I’ve been working on for years.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Artistic is formed from "art" (from Latin "ars", meaning skill or craft) and "-istic" (a suffix used to form adjectives meaning pertaining to). The word "artistic" refers to something that pertains to or is characteristic of art or skill in creative endeavors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'art' as a skill or craft, and remember that 'artistic' describes something related to that skill or craft.

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