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Definition of Artful
1. Adjective. Not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness. "A disingenuous excuse"
Exact synonyms: Disingenuous
Similar to: Distorted, Misrepresented, Perverted, Twisted
Also: Insincere
Derivative terms: Artfulness, Disingenuousness
Antonyms: Ingenuous
Similar to: Distorted, Misrepresented, Perverted, Twisted
Also: Insincere
Derivative terms: Artfulness, Disingenuousness
Antonyms: Ingenuous
2. Adjective. Marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft. "An artful choice of metaphors"
Also: Adroit
Similar to: Crafty, Cunning, Dodgy, Foxy, Guileful, Knavish, Slick, Sly, Tricksy, Tricky, Wily, Cute, Precious, Designing, Scheming, Deep, Elusive, Manipulative, Pawky
Derivative terms: Artfulness
Antonyms: Artless
Similar to: Crafty, Cunning, Dodgy, Foxy, Guileful, Knavish, Slick, Sly, Tricksy, Tricky, Wily, Cute, Precious, Designing, Scheming, Deep, Elusive, Manipulative, Pawky
Derivative terms: Artfulness
Antonyms: Artless
Definition of Artful
1. a. Performed with, or characterized by, art or skill.
Definition of Artful
1. Adjective. Performed with, or characterized by, art or skill. ¹
2. Adjective. Artificial; imitative. ¹
3. Adjective. Using or exhibiting much art, skill, or contrivance; dexterous; skillful. ¹
4. Adjective. Cunning; disposed to cunning indirectness of dealing; crafty; as, an artful boy. [The usual sense.] ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Artful
1. crafty [adj] : ARTFULLY [adv] - See also: crafty
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