artist
gb/ˈɑɹtɪst/ us/ˈɑɹtɪst/
A2
English
~ 1300
képzőművész, művész, előadóművész, artista, előadó, mester, ász, profi, valaminek az ördöge, varázsló, zseni
NOUN
A2
1
képzőművész
B2
művész
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an artist
The gallery is hosting an exhibition by a young artist.
A galéria egy fiatal képzőművész kiállításának ad otthont.
She became a full-time artist after leaving her corporate job.
Miután otthagyta a vállalati állását, főállású képzőművész lett.
Many artists struggle to make a living from their work.
The artist used bright colors to capture the energy of the city.
Learner examples
My sister is an artist.
A nővérem képzőművész.
The artist painted a big tree.
A művész egy nagy fát festett.
He wants to be an artist.
That artist makes beautiful pictures.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'artist' with 'artiste', which in English usually refers to a performer, especially in entertainment contexts.
Meaning
Person who makes art
Collocations
professional artist
|talented artist
|local artist
|street artist
|famous artist
Synonyms
creator (More general; can refer to anyone who makes something, not only art.)
|
painter (Refers specifically to someone who paints; a type of artist.)
Antonyms
non-artist (A person who does not make art.)
Themes
art
|culture
|professions
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who makes art like pictures, paintings, or sculptures.
A person who creates works of art such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, or other visual forms of creative expression.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an artist
The singer is one of the most popular recording artists in the country.
Az énekes az ország egyik legnépszerűbb zenei előadója.
She’s a circus artist who specializes in aerial silks.
Cirkuszi artista, aki a selyemszalagos légtornára specializálódott.
The festival features artists from around the world.
Learner examples
He is a famous music artist.
Híres zenei előadó.
She is an artist in the circus.
A cirkuszban artista.
The artist danced on the stage.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'artist' only means someone who paints; it can also mean a performer in music or other arts.
Meaning
Performer in creative arts
Collocations
recording artist
|musical artist
|circus artist
Synonyms
performer (Broad term for someone who entertains an audience; not always artistic.)
Antonyms
amateur (Someone who performs without professional skill or training.)
Themes
entertainment
|music
|performance
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who is very good at music, dance, acting, or another art that people watch or listen to.
A person who performs skillfully in a creative field such as music, dance, or theater.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an [activity] artist
He's a real con artist, so be careful.
Igazi szélhámos, úgyhogy légy óvatos.
The chef is an artist in the kitchen.
A séf igazi művész a konyhában.
She’s an escape artist when it comes to getting out of chores.
Learner examples
He is a con artist.
Ő egy szélhámos.
My father is an artist with cars.
Apám igazi mester, ha autókról van szó.
She is an artist at cooking.
Common mistake:
Learners may take the informal usage literally and think it refers to visual arts rather than high skill in any field.
Meaning
Highly skilled person
Collocations
con artist
|escape artist
Synonyms
expert (Formal and broad; does not carry the artistic or playful tone.)
Antonyms
novice (Someone with little skill or experience in an activity.)
Themes
daily life
|skills
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who is very good at doing something, even if it is not art.
A person who is very skilled or clever at a particular activity, often used informally or humorously.
Grammar
Dictionary form
artist
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹtɪst/
US/ˈɑɹtɪst/
Syllables & stress
artist (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (artist)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: artist
- Plural: artists
Word family
Forms
artists
noun
Related words
Expressions
escape artist
1/ɪskˈeɪp ˈɑɹtɪst/
fixed phrase
Performer who escapes restraints
A person who can get free from locked places or ropes as entertainment or skill.
Examples
- The escape artist amazed the audience by breaking free from chains underwater.
- He’s an escape artist when it comes to avoiding boring meetings.
recording artist
1/ɹɪkˈɔɹdɪŋ ˈɑɹtɪst/
fixed phrase
Musician who records music
A singer or musician who makes music for people to buy or listen to online.
Examples
- The recording artist released her new album last week.
- He is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.
con artist
1/kˈɑn ˈɑɹtɪst/
fixed phrase
informal
Person who cheats others
A person who tricks people to get money or something they want.
Examples
- The police arrested a con artist who was running a fake lottery scheme.
- She lost all her savings to a smooth-talking con artist.
con artist
2/kˈɑn ˈɑɹtɪst/
fixed phrase
Person who cheats others
Someone who tricks people to get their money or things.
Examples
- The famous con artist was finally caught by the police.
- She wrote a book about her life as a former con artist.