Added 9 October 2026
artistic
/ɑːˈtɪs.tɪk/ adjective
In Latin: mūsīvus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about artistic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Relating to or characteristic of art or artists.
his artistic background
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Satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities.
artistic workmanship
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Aesthetically pleasing.
an artistic flower arrangement
Origin
Borrowed from French artistique, from artiste + -ique. By surface analysis, artist + -ic.
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