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   Art·ful

   /ˈärtf(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or action) clever or skillful, typically in a crafty or cunning way: "her artful wiles"
   • 2. showing creative skill or taste: "an artful photograph of a striking woman"

   Derivatives

   • 1. artfulness noun

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   What is the meaning of artful?

   • Performed with, or characterized by, art or skill. artfuladjective Artificial; imitative. artfuladjective Using or exhibiting much art, skill, or contrivance; dexterous; skillful. artfuladjective Cunning; disposed to cunning indirectness of dealing; crafty; as, an artful boy. [The usual sense.] Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

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   What does artfully mean?

   • This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word artfully. "disingenuously, he asked leading questions abut his opponent's work" "he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced"; "had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?" In an artful manner.

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   What is a synonym for artful?

   • Some common synonyms of artful are crafty, cunning, foxy, slick, sly, tricky, and wily. While all these words mean "attaining or seeking to attain one's ends by guileful or devious means," artful implies indirectness in dealing and often connotes sophistication or cleverness. When might crafty be a better fit than artful?

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   What makes an artful collage?

   • It was an unusually direct expression from an artist known for his poetic, subversive feel for language and artful protest. Direct quotation is one thing, but weaving influences into an artful collage is another. Lots of elements go into making great music, sturdy instruments, artful musicians, catchy melodies.

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   artful. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English art‧ful /ˈɑːtfəl $ ˈɑːrt-/ adjective 1 clever at deceiving people SYN cunning artful tricks 2 designed or done in a clever and attractive way artful photographs —artfully adverb artfully concealed pockets —artfulness noun [ uncountable] Examples from the Corpus artful • Even ...

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   ARTFUL meaning: 1 : done with or showing artistic skill; 2 : good at getting or achieving things in ways that are clever and not noticeable used to get or achieve things in ways that are clever and not noticeable