Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
artful
Adjective
/ˈärtfəl/
Definition
Clever or skillful, especially in a cunning or sly way.
Examples
- The artist’s artful use of colors brought the painting to life.
- She had an artful way of persuasion that made her conversations engaging.
- His artful dodging in the debate left his opponents confused.
Meaning
Artful pertains to the ability to create or convey something with skill and creativity, often with an implication of being clever or deceptive.
Synonyms
- Crafty
- Wily
- Skillful
- Cunning
- Deft
