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Artistic: Definition, Examples, and Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：related to art (artistic)
artistic
/ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
adj.
related to art, beautiful and enjoyable.
related to art
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/rɪˈleɪtɪd tuː ɑːrt/
adj.
Describes something that is connected with art, or that shows beauty and skill in design or composition.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Comes from Latin 'ars' (art) + '-istic' (suffix meaning relating to). Means 'relating to art'.
💡 Mnemonic
Art + istic: imagine an artist with a unique 'istic' style — that is artistic.
📖 Example
The menu in that cafe was so artistic, with hand-drawn illustrations for each drink.
The menu in that cafe was so artistic, with hand-drawn illustrations for each drink.
🔗 Collocations
artistic expression – the expression of ideas, emotions, or creativity through art
artistic merit – the value or quality of a work in terms of its artistic achievement
artistic talent – natural ability or skill in creating art
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
nonartistic (adj.) – not related to or characteristic of art
unartistic (adj.) – lacking artistic skill or sensibility
ugly (adj.) – unpleasant or repulsive in appearance
🌱 Derivatives
artistically (adv.) – in a way that relates to art or shows artistic skill
artist (n.) – a person who creates art
artistry (n.) – creative skill or ability in art
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'artistic' entered English in the mid-18th century from French 'artistique', itself derived from Latin 'ars'. It has described creative skill and aesthetic sensibility ever since.
Meaning 2：naturally talented in art (artistic)
artistic
/ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
adj.
naturally good at creating art, like painting or music.
naturally talented in art
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/ˈnætʃərəli ˈtæləntɪd ɪn ɑːrt/
adj.
Describes a person who has a natural ability or skill in creating art, such as painting, drawing, or music.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Even as a child, she was incredibly artistic, spending hours drawing imaginary creatures in her notebook.
Even as a child, she was incredibly artistic, spending hours drawing imaginary creatures in her notebook.
🔗 Collocations
artistic ability – natural skill or talent in creating art
artistic child – a young person who shows early talent in art
artistic mind – a way of thinking that is creative and focused on art
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
untalented (adj.) – lacking natural skill or ability
uncreative (adj.) – not able to produce original ideas or work
inept (adj.) – having little or no skill in a particular activity
🌱 Derivatives
artistically (adv.) – in a way that shows artistic skill
artist (n.) – a person who creates art
artistry (n.) – creative skill or ability in art
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