— artfully , adv. — artfulness , n.
/ahrt"feuhl/ , adj.
1. slyly crafty or cunning; deceitful; tricky: artful schemes.
2. skillful or clever in adapting means to ends; ingenious: an artful choice of metaphors and similes.
3. done with or characterized by art or skill: artful acting; artful repairs.
4. Archaic. artificial.
[ 1605-15; ART 1 + -FUL ]