artistic synonyms

artistic

modif.

  1. Pertaining to the fine arts

    aesthetic, decorative, picturesque, musical, pictorial, painterly, rhythmical, poetic, dramatic, compositional, patterned, studied, belletristic, photographic, arty*.

  2. Showing taste and skill

    inventive, skillful, artful, imaginative, discriminating, creative, graceful, talented, accomplished, aesthetic, aesthetically pleasing, well-turned, well-proportioned, well-executed, well-wrought, pleasing, selective, sublime, judicious, ideal, well-balanced, cultured, tasteful, exquisite, sensitive, fine, elegant, harmonious, grand, elevated, noble, beautiful.

    Antonyms tasteless*, flat*, inept.

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