/ ɑːˈtɪstɪk; NAmE ɑːrˈt-/ adjective
1.
connected with art or artists :
the artistic works of the period
a work of great artistic merit
the artistic director of the theatre
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
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IDIOMS
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► art·is·tic·al·ly / ɑːˈtɪstɪkli; NAmE ɑːrˈt-/ adverb