Artsier: meaning, definitions and examples
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artsier
[ ˈɑːrtsiər ]
visual art
The term 'artsier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'artsy', which describes someone or something that is characterized by a strong emphasis on artistic style or creativity. It often refers to people, places, or experiences that possess an aesthetic quality that is imaginative or unconventional.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cafe has a more artsier vibe than the traditional coffee shop.
- Her dress was much artsier than what most people wore to the gala.
- They preferred artsier films over mainstream blockbusters.
Translations
Translations of the word "artsier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 artístico
🇮🇳 कलात्मक
🇩🇪 künstlerisch
🇮🇩 seni
🇺🇦 художній
🇵🇱 artystyczny
🇯🇵 芸術的な
🇫🇷 artistique
🇪🇸 artístico
🇹🇷 sanatsal
🇰🇷 예술적인
🇸🇦 فني
🇨🇿 umělecký
🇸🇰 umelecký
🇨🇳 艺术的
🇸🇮 umetniški
🇮🇸 listfræðilegt
🇰🇿 өнерлі
🇬🇪 საბჭოთა
🇦🇿 incəsənət
🇲🇽 artístico
Etymology
The word 'artsy' emerged in the early 20th century, derived from the term 'art', which itself traces back to the Latin word 'ars', meaning skill or craft. The suffix '-y' is added to form adjectives indicating a quality or condition. The term became popular in various cultural contexts, particularly within bohemian or avant-garde lifestyles, to describe individuals or places that are heavily influenced by artistic pursuits or unconventional aesthetics. The comparative form 'artsier' follows the standard rules of English grammar, adding '-er' to denote a higher degree of being artsy. As the appreciation of unique and diverse forms of art has grown, so has the usage of this term in both casual and formal discussions about creativity and artistic expression.