artfully
7
5.7
- adverb
- /ˈɑrtfəlɪ/
:
artísticamente
- The flowers were artfully arranged in the vase to create a stunning centerpiece.
- artfully arranged
- artfully designed
The way it is so artfully fucking shot.
- The way it is so artfully fucking shot.
- You don't see him in it, but you know, it's so artfully edited that he's obviously done such a great work.
- So there's, to your point, conversation and insights that come from conversation, if done well, if done artfully, can be as powerful.
Examples
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The town was also artfully laced with parks and gardens.
Academic text (2009) -
After dark, when a single switch activated indirect lights and artfully placed spotlights, the effect was nothing less than enchanting.
Fiction book (2000) -
Creativity and design is about how artfully you can solve a problem.
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All I want right now is a quiet bar and an artfully crafted cocktail.
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Caribbean acres where rooms have been artfully built to blend into the landscape.
Blog text (7) -
Hyperion bought the manuscript, and my editor helped me shape my story more artfully.
Academic text (2010) -
In this story, however, Lawrence artfully creates forms of consciousness and expression that precede language.
Academic text (2007) -
Her sunhat had gone, and her blonde hair tumbled artfully around her face.
Fiction book (1999) -
In Nepal, I began to see how artfully people and places had woven cultures and faiths together.
Academic text (2005) -
Irwin marveled at the artfully sculpted pillars that supported the barrel ceiling.
Fiction book (1999)
Synonyms
54
4.1
In a very clever and skillful way that impresses people
41
3.5
In a way that uses new ideas to make things or solve problems
33
3.0
In a smart way that shows skill and good ideas
22
3.2
To do something very well because you have practice and control
19
3.9
In a way that shows skill and creativity in art
19
3.4
In a skilful way that shows a lot of ability
9
5.3
In a way that shows great skill
8
3.4
In a clever way that shows clear thinking
3
5.5
In a clever way that uses new ideas to solve problems
3
6.5
In a clever, careful way that shows good sense
3
7.5
In a skillful and clever way
2
4.1
In a creative way that uses new ideas
1
4.2
In a skillful and effective way
1
7.4
In a clever and careful way to get an advantage
1
4.9
In a way that uses new and clever ideas
In a clever, slightly tricky way to get a result
Antonyms
How Creative
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Artfully comes from art 'skill', the same root you find in artist and art. So to do something artfully is to do it with creative 'skill' and care, often making it look beautiful.