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UK [ɑː(r)ˈtɪstɪk] / US [ɑrˈtɪstɪk] adjective
1)
a) relating to any form of art, including painting, music, literature, acting, and dancing

cultural and artistic activities

a dazzling display of artistic talent

a director's high artistic standards

b) sensitive to art and beauty, and able to enjoy it

an artistic temperament

an artistic eye

2) relating to drawing, painting etc

She has considerable artistic ability.

a) skilful at drawing, painting etc

You don't need to be very artistic to produce great designs.

b) painted, arranged, or done in a way that shows skill and imagination and looks beautiful

an artistic floral display


Derived word:
artistically
UK [ɑː(r)ˈtɪstɪklɪ] / US [ɑrˈtɪstɪklɪ] adverb

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