artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈti-stik 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of art or artists

artistic subjects

an artistic success

2

: showing imaginative skill in arrangement or execution

artistic photography

artistically

är-ˈti-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• cultural

Examples of artistic in a Sentence

a work of artistic value

He shows real artistic talent.

Both of my children are very artistic.

Recent Examples on the Web

With music as a core artistic focus, Volga hosts a calendar of live performances both on the rooftop and in its underground music room. —Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025

Jones previously held the position of men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton, as well as Dior and Fendi. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 July 2025

Made of paper and plastic, the work is a continuation of Diana’s use of the piñata artistic technique and continues her commentary on women’s labor. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025

Ginger Morris, originally from the Rio Grande Valley, cut her artistic teeth on shows from groups such as Austin Musical Theatre. —Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

in part from artist + -ic entry 1, in part from art entry 1 + -istic

First Known Use

circa 1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for artistic

• autistic
• ballistic
• cladistic
• heuristic
• holistic
• linguistic
• logistic
• monistic
• patristic
• sadistic
• simplistic
• sophistic

Kids Definition

artistic

adjective

ar·​tis·​tic är-ˈtis-tik 

1

: relating to or characteristic of art or artists

2

: showing skill and imagination

artistically

-ˈtis-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb