artful
gb/ˈɑɹtfəl/ us/ˈɑɹtfəl/
B2
انگریزی
~ 9700
mesteri, leleményes, ravasz, rafinált, mesterkélt, megkomponált
B2
1
mesteri
C1
leleményes
C1
استعمال کا انداز:
an artful [plan/design/solution/reply]
The director gave an artful explanation that addressed every concern without sounding defensive.
A rendező olyan mesteri magyarázatot adott, amely minden aggályra kitért, mégsem hangzott védekezőnek.
Her novel is full of artful dialogue that sounds completely natural.
A regénye tele van mesterien megírt párbeszédekkel, amelyek teljesen természetesnek hatnak.
The chef’s artful presentation turned a simple salad into something special.
With a few artful edits, the speech became much more powerful.
The ad campaign was an artful mix of humor and emotional appeal.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
She wrote an artful reply to a very difficult email.
Egy nagyon nehéz e-mailre leleményes választ írt.
The movie uses artful camera work to build tension.
A film mesteri kameramunkával építi a feszültséget.
The lawyer made an artful argument to the judge.
The room had an artful design with light and color.
He gave an artful answer and did not sound rude.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse "artful" with "artistic". "Artistic" usually means related to art or having a natural sense for art. "Artful" often means something is cleverly and skillfully planned or shaped (in writing, speaking, design, etc.), not only related to visual art. Another mistake is thinking "artful" is always negative; in this sense, it is usually positive or neutral.
معنی
cleverly and skillfully done
لفظی تراکیب
artful design
|artful composition
|artful reply
|artful arrangement
|artful solution
|artful negotiation
ہم معنی الفاظ
skillful (Focuses on technical ability; does not always suggest cleverness or subtle planning the way "artful" does.)
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clever (General word for mentally quick; "artful" adds a sense of careful design and polish.)
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ingenious (Stresses inventiveness and originality; "artful" can be less spectacular and more quietly well-crafted.)
متضاد الفاظ
clumsy (Describes something done without skill or grace, the opposite of an artful, well-shaped result.)
موضوعات
creativity
|work
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Clever and very skillful in how something is made, planned, or said, often in a quiet or careful way.
Showing cleverness and skill in the way something is planned, made, or expressed, often in a subtle way.
C1
2
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone] is artful in [getting/achieving something]
He’s an artful negotiator who never seems to lie, but somehow always gets the better deal.
Ravasz tárgyalófél: sosem tűnik hazugnak, mégis valahogy mindig ő köt jobb üzletet.
Through a series of artful moves, she managed to push her rival out of the project.
Ravasz lépések sorozatával sikerült kiszorítania a riválisát a projektből.
The senator’s artful answer avoided the question without sounding evasive.
Her artful flattery made him feel important enough to agree to the plan.
The scam depended on several artful lies told over many months.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The salesman was very artful and sold her something she did not need.
Az eladó nagyon ravasz volt, és rásózott valamit, amire nem is volt szüksége.
The politician gave an artful answer and did not give a clear yes or no.
A politikus ravasz, kitérő választ adott, és nem mondott egyértelmű igent vagy nemet.
He used artful questions to learn their secrets.
She is artful in getting people to do what she wants.
The email was an artful trick to get their bank details.
عام غلطی:
Learners often think "artful" is always positive. In this sense it usually has a negative or doubtful feeling, like "crafty" or "sly". Another mistake is using "artful" when they only mean "honestly smart" or "intelligent"; in that case, words like "smart" or "clever" are better unless there is some sense of indirectness or trickiness.
معنی
clever in a sly, crafty way
لفظی تراکیب
artful politician
|artful negotiator
|artful manipulation
|artful lie
|artful deception
|artful question
ہم معنی الفاظ
crafty (Very close in meaning, but often sounds more clearly negative; "artful" can sound a bit smoother or more elegant.)
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cunning (Suggests intelligent trickery and careful planning; "artful" may sound slightly softer or more polite.)
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sly (Emphasizes secretive or sneaky behavior; "artful" focuses more on clever method than on secrecy itself.)
متضاد الفاظ
straightforward (Describes someone who is open and direct, without the hidden plans or indirect tricks implied by "artful" in this sense.)
موضوعات
personality
|ethics
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Good at getting what you want in a smart but not completely honest way, often by saying or doing things that hide what you really think.
Clever at getting what you want by using indirect or tricky methods, often by hiding your real intentions.
C1
LITERARY
3
mesterkélt
C1
megkomponált
C1
استعمال کا انداز:
an artful [pose/arrangement/display/image]
The photo shoot produced a series of artful poses that felt more like theater than real life.
A fotózáson mesterkélt, beállított pózok sora született, amelyek inkább színházinak, mint valóságosnak hatottak.
Shelves lined with old books formed an artful backdrop for the interview.
A régi könyvekkel teli polcok gondosan megkomponált, kissé mesterkélt hátteret adtak az interjúhoz.
The documentary mixes real street scenes with more artful, staged images.
An artful arrangement of candles and mirrors made the room seem twice as large.
The museum’s entrance is an artful display of light, glass, and shadow.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The model sat in an artful pose for the camera.
A modell beállított, mesterkélt pózban ült a kamera előtt.
There was an artful arrangement of flowers on the table.
Az asztalon egy gondosan megkomponált, kissé mesterkélt virágelrendezés állt.
The shop window had an artful display of clothes.
The director used artful images to create a special feeling.
He gave an artful smile for the photograph.
عام غلطی:
Learners may not realize this sense can sometimes sound slightly negative, suggesting something feels a bit too planned or fake. They also sometimes use "artful" instead of "artistic" when they only want to say something relates to art, not that it is carefully staged.
معنی
carefully staged or contrived
لفظی تراکیب
artful pose
|artful display
|artful arrangement
|artful image
|artful staging
|artful composition
ہم معنی الفاظ
contrived (Stronger negative feeling of being forced or unnatural; "artful" can sound more appreciative or neutral.)
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studied (Suggests behavior or style that is carefully practiced; "artful" highlights the crafted arrangement itself.)
متضاد الفاظ
natural (Emphasizes that something is not planned or arranged; the opposite of the carefully staged quality of "artful" here.)
موضوعات
creativity
|appearance
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Made or arranged in a very careful way that looks planned and not natural; sometimes it feels a little false.
Carefully arranged, posed, or produced in a way that is clearly planned rather than natural or spontaneous, sometimes giving a slightly false impression.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
artful
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹtfəl/
US/ˈɑɹtfəl/
ہجا بندی اور زور
art - ful (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (art)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: artful
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
an artful dodge
1/ən ˈɑɹtfəl dˈɑd͡ʒ/
idiom
clever way to avoid something
A smart and indirect way of avoiding a question, duty, or problem without saying no directly.
مثالیں
- Calling for more research was an artful dodge to avoid making a decision.
- Her joke about the weather was an artful dodge when they asked about her salary.
- The spokesperson’s long explanation sounded like an artful dodge rather than a real answer.