Meaning & use

artistic

adjective·Everyday

Having or showing a natural skill for creating or appreciating art.

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Her artistic talent was obvious from the vivid murals she painted in the courtyard.

The film's artistic direction impressed critics far more than its simple plot.

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Artistic can describe a person's talent or a quality of a decision, as in 'artistic license.'

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