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Artistic Adjective Bre ɑːˈtɪstɪk ɑːrˈtɪstɪk Works Period Great

Word artistic
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ɑːˈtɪstɪk / NAmE / ɑːrˈtɪstɪk /
Example
  • the artistic works of the period
  • a work of great artistic merit
  • the artistic director of the theatre
  • an artistic temperament (= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.)
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artistic

(adjective)BrE / ɑːˈtɪstɪk / NAmE / ɑːrˈtɪstɪk /
  1. connected with art or artists
    • the artistic works of the period
    • a work of great artistic merit
    • the artistic director of the theatre
    • an artistic temperament (= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.)
  2. showing a natural skill in or enjoyment of art, especially being able to paint or draw well
    • artistic abilities/achievements/skills/talent
    • She comes from a very artistic family.
  3. done with skill and imagination; attractive or beautiful
    • an artistic arrangement of dried flowers
    • The decor inside the house was very artistic.
  4. the freedom of artists or writers to change facts in order to make a story, painting, etc. more interesting or beautiful
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