artistic
[adjective]
Synonyms: creative, aesthetic, beautiful, cultured, elegant, refined, sophisticated, stylish, tasteful

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ar‧tis‧tic /ɑːˈtɪstɪk $ ɑːr-/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: art, artist, artistry; adjective: artistic, arty; adverb: artistically]

1. relating to art or culture:
artistic work
Opinion about the artistic merit of his paintings has been mixed.

2. good at painting, drawing, or producing beautiful things:
John is very artistic.

3. an artistic arrangement, design etc looks attractive and has been done with skill and imagination:
food presented in an artistic way
—artistically /-kli/ adverb

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

artistic
adjective
BAD: The country's artistic treasures should be left where they are.
GOOD: The country's art treasures should be left where they are.
BAD: Students coming from artistic schools can join the Academy of Arts.
GOOD: Students coming from art schools can join the Academy of Arts.

Usage Note:
artistic = (1) showing the skill or imagination of an artist: 'Both my parents were highly imaginative and artistic.' (2) connected with art or artists: 'His paintings have little artistic merit.'
art = things produced by artists such as paintings and sculptures.
This word is used as a noun and to modify another noun: 'The portrait is a fine example of early Renaissance art.' 'She owns one of the finest art collections in Europe.'

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