artistic

Universal Words adjective 1 connected with art or artists: the surviving artistic works of the period * a work of great artistic merit * the artistic director of the theatre * an artistic temperament (= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.) 2 showing a natural skill in or enjoyment of art, especially being able to paint or draw well: artistic abilities / achievements / skills / talent * She comes from a very artistic family. 3 done with skill and imagination; attractive or beautiful: an artistic arrangement of dried flowers * The decor inside the house was very artistic. IDIOMS see LICENCE artistically adverb