artistic
gb/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk/ us/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk/
B1
English
~ 7500
művészeti, művészetekben tehetséges, művészi beállítottságú, esztétikus, művészi
B1
1
művészeti
B1
Usage pattern:
an artistic [activity/career/community/tradition]
She moved to Berlin to find more artistic opportunities.
Azért költözött Berlinbe, hogy több művészeti lehetőséget találjon.
The city is famous for its rich artistic heritage.
A város gazdag művészeti örökségéről híres.
He chose an artistic career in theater instead of studying law.
The school offers many artistic programs, including painting and dance.
Government funding for artistic projects has been reduced this year.
Learner examples
He wants an artistic job in a theater.
Művészeti jellegű munkát szeretne egy színházban.
The city has many artistic events every summer.
A városban minden nyáron sok művészeti rendezvény van.
She enjoys all kinds of artistic activities.
This museum is an important artistic center.
The college has a strong artistic community.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "artistic" only for visual art. In modern English it also commonly refers to music, dance, theater, film, and other arts. For example, a musician can have an artistic career, not only a painter.
Meaning
connected with art or artists
Collocations
artistic community
|artistic tradition
|artistic career
|artistic training
|artistic heritage
|artistic development
Synonyms
art-related (More explicitly explains that something is connected to art; less natural in everyday speech.)
|
cultural (Broader; can include traditions and customs, not only the arts.)
Antonyms
non-artistic (States directly that something is not connected to art; used mostly in explanatory or critical contexts.)
Themes
art
|culture
|creativity
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
About art or artists, or about making or performing art.
Relating to art or artists, or to the practice, study, or performance of the arts.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
an artistic [person/child/student]
Their daughter is very artistic and spends hours drawing.
A lányuk nagyon tehetséges a művészetekben, és órákat tölt rajzolással.
The school tries to support its most artistic students.
Az iskola igyekszik támogatni a művészetekben legtehetségesebb diákjait.
He is not very artistic, but he loves going to galleries.
Even as a child, she was clearly artistic and loved to paint.
They are looking for someone artistic to design the posters.
Learner examples
My sister is very artistic and plays the piano well.
A nővérem nagyon tehetséges a művészetekben, és jól zongorázik.
The teacher says I am artistic because I draw well.
A tanár azt mondja, hogy tehetséges vagyok a művészetekben, mert jól rajzolok.
He is not artistic, but he enjoys art.
Our son is artistic and wants to be a painter.
She is artistic and can make beautiful cards.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "I am very art" instead of "I am very artistic" to mean they are good at art. Use "artistic" as the adjective: "She is artistic" or "He has artistic talent."
Meaning
having talent for art
Collocations
an artistic child
|highly artistic
|artistic ability
|artistic talent
|artistic gift
|very artistic
Synonyms
creative (Suggests imagination in general, not only skill in the arts.)
|
talented (General word for natural ability; not limited to art.)
Antonyms
uncreative (Suggests a lack of imagination or original ideas, especially in artistic work.)
Themes
art
|skills
|people
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Good at making art, like drawing, painting, or music.
Having a natural ability or strong skill in creating art, such as drawing, painting, music, or other artistic forms.
B1
3
esztétikus
B2
művészi
B1
Usage pattern:
an artistic [design/photo/arrangement/touch]
The restaurant has an artistic interior with soft lighting and handmade furniture.
Az étteremnek esztétikus a belső tere, lágy világítással és kézzel készített bútorokkal.
She arranged the flowers in a very artistic way.
Nagyon esztétikusan rendezte el a virágokat.
He took some artistic photos of the old factory.
The website’s new layout is much more artistic and modern.
A few artistic touches made the simple room feel special.
Learner examples
The café has an artistic design.
A kávézó esztétikus kialakítású.
She put the pictures on the wall in an artistic way.
Esztétikusan helyezte el a képeket a falon.
These plates have an artistic pattern.
He likes to make his room look artistic.
The menu has a very artistic layout.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "artistic" when they mean "artificial" (not natural). "Artistic" is about art, beauty, or creative style; "artificial" is about something made by people, not natural, or not real.
Meaning
visually pleasing and creative
Collocations
artistic design
|artistic photos
|artistic layout
|artistic touch
|artistic arrangement
|artistic look
Synonyms
aesthetic (Slightly more formal; focuses on beauty and style, often in design or philosophy.)
|
tasteful (Emphasizes good taste and elegance, sometimes less about creativity.)
Antonyms
ugly (Plainly describes something that looks bad; strong, informal negative judgment of appearance.)
|
clumsy (Suggests poor design or arrangement, lacking style or grace.)
Themes
art
|design
|appearance
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Looking beautiful and creative in design or style.
Made or done with sensitivity to beauty and design, especially in a way that looks creative or stylish.
Grammar
Dictionary form
artistic
IPA
GB/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk/
US/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk/
Syllables & stress
artist - ic (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: artistic
Word family
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
inartistic
adjective C1
Expressions
artistic director
1/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk dɪɹˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
head of creative direction
The person in a theater company, dance company, or similar group who decides the artistic ideas, style, and program.
Examples
- She was recently appointed artistic director of the national ballet.
- As artistic director, he chooses which plays the company will produce.
- The festival’s artistic director wants to attract younger audiences.
artistic merit
1/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk mˈɛɹɪt/
fixed phrase
value or quality as art
The quality that makes a painting, film, book, or other work good or important as a piece of art.
Examples
- The film has little artistic merit, but it is very entertaining.
- Critics argued about the artistic merit of his latest exhibition.
- The judges will consider both commercial appeal and artistic merit.
artistic vision
1/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk vˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
creator’s personal creative idea
A clear idea in an artist’s mind of how their work should look, sound, or feel.
Examples
- The director has a strong artistic vision for the film.
- The project failed because there was no shared artistic vision.
- She defended the strange design as part of her artistic vision.
artistic expression
1/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
showing ideas or feelings through art
The way a person shows their ideas or feelings through painting, music, dance, writing, or other arts.
Examples
- Painting is her favorite form of artistic expression.
- Graffiti can be a form of artistic expression.
- The festival celebrates many kinds of artistic expression.
- The workshop gives teenagers a space for artistic expression.
- Artistic expression is strongly protected in many countries.
artistic license
1/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk lˈaɪsəns/
idiom
Freedom to alter facts creatively
When artists change details for their art instead of keeping everything true to real life.
Examples
- The film took artistic license with the historical events.
- Artistic license allows novelists to create fictional characters in real settings.
artistic license
2/ɑɹtˈɪstɪk lˈaɪsəns/
idiom
freedom to change facts in art
The freedom for an artist or writer to change facts or details so that a story, picture, or film is more interesting or effective.
Examples
- The film takes a lot of artistic license with the true story.
- The painter used artistic license and changed the colors of the landscape.
- Readers complained that the author had gone too far with artistic license.