artistic

artistic
ar|tis|tic [ ar`tıstık ] adjective **
1. ) relating to any form of art, including painting, music, literature, acting, and dancing:
cultural and artistic activities
a dazzling display of artistic talent
a director's high artistic standards
a ) sensitive to art and beauty, and able to enjoy it:
an artistic temperament
an artistic eye
2. ) relating to drawing, painting, etc.:
She has considerable artistic ability.
a ) skillful at drawing, painting, etc.:
You don't need to be very artistic to produce great designs.
b ) painted, arranged, or done in a way that shows skill and imagination and looks beautiful:
an artistic floral display
╾ ar|tis|ti|cal|ly [ ar`tıstıkli ] adverb

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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