请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 artfully
释义

artful

adjective

art·​ful ˈärt-fəl How to pronounce artful (audio)
1
: performed with or showing art or skill
an artful performance on the violin
2
a
: using or characterized by art and skill : dexterous
an artful prose stylist
b
: adroit in attaining an end usually by insinuating or indirect means : wily
an artful cross-examiner
3
: artificial
trim walks and artful bowers William Wordsworth
artfully
ˈärt-fə-lē How to pronounce artful (audio)
adverb
artfulness noun

Did you know?

A writer may produce an artful piece of prose, one that's clearly and elegantly written. The same writer might also make an artful argument, one that cleverly leaves out certain details and plays up others so as to make a stronger case. In the first instance, the prose is well crafted; in the second, the argument might instead be called crafty. But even though both uses are correct, most of us still use artful somewhat differently from artistic.

Synonyms

  • beguiling
  • cagey
  • cagy
  • crafty
  • cunning
  • cute
  • designing
  • devious
  • dodgy [chiefly British]
  • foxy
  • guileful
  • scheming
  • shrewd
  • slick
  • sly
  • subtle
  • tricky
  • wily
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

the artful lawyer got the witness to admit he had been lying that kitchen gadget is an artful tool for extracting cherry pits
Recent Examples on the Web Their chat gets a visual lift from artful graphics that redesign the setting from moment to moment. Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Near the Eiffel Tower, the three-bedroom Rue de Bourgogne apartment is characterized by artful interiors, with geometric titles and distinct beams. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022 The artful shoot, captured by photographer Zhong Lin, showcases the Being the Ricardos actress in a playful mood. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 Each 45-minute episode delves into a particular chef's psyche and highlights their craft through artful videos of their food, accompanied by dramatic classical music. Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 But now, his artful live show execution has matched his studio creativity. Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 The team then left the soft, textural, raw plaster in the addition as-is, which imbued it with an artful, atmospheric feel. Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2022 Hidden among mangroves, the in-the-sand, fine-dining restaurant specializes in modern Mexican fare with artful plating. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Every piece boasts artful and intentional tailoring: cutouts that skim the sides of stretchy black pants and a tank top with a just-so extended sleeve for asymmetrical flair. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

art entry 1 + -ful entry 1

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

artful

adjective

art·​ful ˈärt-fəl How to pronounce artful (audio)
1
: done with or showing art or skill
artful writing
2
: clever at taking advantage
an artful salesman

artfully

adverb

as in masterfully
in a skillful or expert manner the sushi chef artfully filleted the salmon

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • masterfully
  • skillfully
  • expertly
  • neatly
  • deftly
  • adroitly
  • capably
  • well
  • ably
  • competently
  • adeptly
  • easily
  • masterly
  • proficiently
  • cleverly
  • consummately
  • aptly
  • dexterously
  • cleanly
  • facilely
  • fluently
  • nimbly
  • handily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • poorly
  • ineptly
  • inexpertly
  • amateurishly
  • unskillfully
  • inefficiently
  • incompetently
  • artlessly
  • clumsily
  • crudely
  • inaptly
  • awkwardly
  • incapably
See More
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/1/12 5:30:20