Artful: meaning, definitions and examples

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artful

[ ˈɑːt.fəl ]

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description

Clever or skillful, especially in a deceitful or crafty way.

Synonyms

crafty, cunning, deceptive, sly

Examples of usage

He was known for his artful manipulation of the truth.
She gave an artful performance that captivated the audience.

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description

Showing creative skill or taste.

Synonyms

creative, imaginative, skillful, tasteful

Examples of usage

The artful design of the building impressed everyone who saw it.
Her artful use of colors brought the painting to life.

Translations

Translations of the word "artful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 artesão

🇮🇳 कला में निपुण

🇩🇪 kunstvoll

🇮🇩 penuh seni

🇺🇦 мистецький

🇵🇱 artystyczny

🇯🇵 巧妙な

🇫🇷 artificieux

🇪🇸 artístico

🇹🇷 sanatkarane

🇰🇷 교묘한

🇸🇦 بارع

🇨🇿 umělecký

🇸🇰 umelecký

🇨🇳 巧妙的

🇸🇮 umetniški

🇮🇸 listfenginn

🇰🇿 шебер

🇬🇪 მხატვრული

🇦🇿 sənətkar

🇲🇽 artístico

Word origin

The word 'artful' originated in the 17th century from the combination of 'art' and the suffix '-ful', meaning full of. It originally referred to being skilled in a craft or art, but over time developed the additional meaning of being deceitful or cunning. The dual nature of the word reflects the complexity of human creativity and deception.