Pronunciation: /ɑrtfəl/

Definitions of artful

adjective showing creative skill or taste; cleverly deceptive or cunning

Example Sentences

A1 She created an artful drawing of a flower.

A2 The artful use of colors in the painting brought it to life.

B1 The artist's artful techniques were evident in the intricate details of the sculpture.

B2 The artful manipulation of light and shadows in the photography created a stunning effect.

C1 His artful storytelling captivated the audience and kept them engaged till the end.

C2 The artful blending of different musical genres in the composition showcased the composer's talent and creativity.

Examples of artful in a Sentence

formal The artist's work was praised for its artful composition and attention to detail.

informal She's an artful painter, always coming up with creative and unique designs.

slang That street artist is seriously artful with their graffiti skills.

figurative His artful way of dodging questions during the interview was impressive.

Grammatical Forms of artful

past tense

artfuled

plural

artfuls

comparative

more artful

superlative

most artful

present tense

artful

future tense

will be artful

perfect tense

have been artful

continuous tense

is being artful

singular

artful

positive degree

artful

infinitive

to artful

gerund

artfuling

participle

artfulled

Origin and Evolution of artful

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'artful' originated from the Middle English word 'artificielle' which meant skillful or ingenious.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'artful' has evolved to also include cunning or deceitful behavior, in addition to skillful or clever.