artful
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6.9
- adjective
- /ˈɑrtfəl/
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- A fantastic series of artful moves winds him up at the rear edge of the roof.
- an artful spectacle
- artful use
- artful words
You're critical of Alex Jones in the, in the most artful way, like it was the correct way to be critical.
- You're critical of Alex Jones in the, in the most artful way, like it was the correct way to be critical.
- He's you know, people can make fun of him whatever and and dismiss him, but I I think he's an incredibly artful conversationalist.
- Is is speaking to us in almost such a compassionate, artful way without telling you on the nose that it's an important point.
Examples
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Calligraphy is the artful and visual expression of communication.
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The illustrations are bold in size and feature an artful and careful use of color.
Academic text (2015) -
There is no occasion that is not an opportunity for artful spying.
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Never mind: his special mix of discrimination and humor makes his artful collage letters quite unique.
Academic text (2008) -
The idea was entertaining but meaningful, marketable but artful, mainstream but challenging.
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By eighteen, Bonnie had an artful combination of strength in her stride and sass in her sway.
Fiction book (1999) -
Here we see her artful rhetoric sculpting an authoritative pronouncement for her book's mystical claims.
Academic text (2007) -
The artist was known for her artful approach to painting, using techniques that captivated her audience.
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His artful negotiation skills helped him secure a better deal without anyone realizing his true intentions.
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She shared an artful solution to the problem that impressed everyone in the meeting.
Synonyms
66
7.8
Pretending to be honest by hiding what you know
51
6.4
Acting in a dishonest or tricky way to get what you want
50
4.7
Good at judging situations and making smart business decisions
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4.5
Good at using clever tricks to get what you want
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5.1
Clever at getting things by tricking people
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2.8
Good at doing something because of practice and careful control
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4.9
Being clever in a secret way to trick others
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4.5
Uses lies or clever plans to get what they want
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8.4
A person who acts sneaky and dishonest to avoid clear answers
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7.5
Good at handling difficult situations and doing things with your hands
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8.2
Being clever at secretly tricking people for personal gain
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9.9
Acting in a way that tricks people to get what you want
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9.1
Behaving in a sly way that tries to fool people
1
8.9
A person or plan that tricks people to get what they want
Acting in a secret, sly way to try to trick people
Someone who acts as if they are smarter than other people to show off
Antonyms
Compounds
How Cunning
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word artful comes from art meaning 'skill', the same root as artist, and the ending -ful meaning 'full of'. So it originally meant 'full of skill' and today often describes someone clever in a tricky or indirect way.