Definition of artful in English:

artful

adjective ˈɑːtfʊlˈɑːtf(ə)lˈɑrtfəl

1Clever or skilful, especially in a crafty or cunning way.
her artful wiles
Example sentencesExamples
- For all the perspective that can be gained through the artful use of analogies from prior campaigns, politics is too chaotic to be governed by rigid determinism.
- But these artful locutions raise more questions than they answer.
- He tried an artful variant on the same trick by announcing a stunning personnel decision on the day before Thanksgiving.
- I wouldn't dispute the accuracy, I just thought it was remarkably artful, and would expect nothing less of you, Ari.
- United and Arsenal both discovered to their cost just how artful and ruthless this double act can be.
- Chelsea's artful and stylish Portuguese manager courts controversy so often that it's clearly part of his game plan to provoke and unsettle the opposition.
- Some Englishmen, too, may never forgive him for the artful deception that turned a World Cup quarter-final Argentina's way 20 years ago next summer.
- In her preface, Hannah declares her book to be a ‘record of plain unvarnished facts’, but a glance at any page shows it to be something far more artful.
- A trademark jink and artful cross paved the way for a goal that hauled Everton back into an encounter in which they were 2-0 down.
- If you look out for artful and dishonest sorts, you will probably spare yourself a big fiscal setback.
- In this respect it has been a splendidly artful chancellorship that has lasted the remarkable length that it has due in large part to our gullibility and our apparent willingness to let him get away with it.
- Notice the very, very artful wording.
- People assumed that Jones was merely being artful when he spoke of a possible chink in the England line, centring around Charlie Hodgson and Henry Paul.
- Interestingly, artful Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has been looking pleased with himself these past few days now a referendum is almost certainly off.
- It is based on the observation that with a sufficient amount of clever handwaving and artful verbiage, you can interpret any piece of writing as a statement about anything at all.
- The interior designer has done her best to apply some artful cosmetics to a bit of an ugly face.
- And Divided We Fall is so artful that by the time it ends we have recognized all of them as human beings and have recognized ourselves in them.
- But if there is anyone likely to endure in New York Democratic politics, it is this artful deal-maker.
- They were led into this cul-de-sac by the champion of artful deception, Bill Clinton.
- He goes to Bath, where Sir Walter is now established with his two elder daughters and Elizabeth's companion Mrs Clay, an artful woman with matrimonial designs on Sir Walter.
Synonyms
sly, crafty, cunning, wily, scheming, devious, Machiavellian, sneaky, guileful, tricky, conniving, designing, calculating
shrewd, astute, sharp-witted, sharp, acute, intelligent, clever, alert, canny
deceitful, deceptive, duplicitous, cheating, dishonest, disingenuous, underhand, untrustworthy, unscrupulous, double-dealing
informal dirty, foxy, shifty, smart
British informal fly
Australian/New Zealand informal shonky
South African informal slim
rare vulpine, carny, subtle
2Showing creative skill or taste.
an artful photograph of a striking woman
Example sentencesExamples
- With an eye for the perfect moment combined with an artful sense of composition, Parke's work's are a stunning evocation of how this country really is.
- Crisp photographs by Bill Milne capture the bright, boldly colored fabrics used for the author's artful, fun designs.
- Such objects set in motion a powerful dynamic whereby the maker uses an artful creation to awaken the mind of the viewer - often in very playful ways.
- Or it can be an artful adjunct to your interior design.
- All the tried-and-tested gripes about it being a waste of taxpayers' money and not being any more artful than, say, the fire extinguisher or the plug socket resounded around the room.
- The artful dance form called capoeira is widely known as a cultural expression in Brazil, but it's rapidly becoming all the rage in the capital of Angola.
- In this arena, Apple may benefit from its consumer focus, artful design, and strong brand equity.
- On the front page of the New York Times for May 15, 2004, you will find one of the most artful photographs from Iraq that I have seen yet.
- To adapt, change, or develop requires incorporating the spirit and artful skills of communication into every step of a plan.
- Not all of them are original; some are not especially artful.
- Considering the artful subtlety found elsewhere, this is a let-down, stripping the film of any resonance with the issues at hand.
- The scenes outdoors and at the well were simple but artful.
- Meals are presented in an artful yet not overly fussy manner.
- Kaufman's film has the better script, artful direction and tremendous performances from the likes of Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Fred Ward.
- It's a song about several songs, and this meta aspect never sounds forced or calculated - instead, it seems artful and intuitive.
- It gives me hope that the American public can recognize and appreciate an artful, intelligent film if and when one is actually offered.
- In any case, the idea of the soliloquy would greatly influence Browning's poetry, later characterised by its artful monologues, even if it would take years to be used to full effect.
- It's artful and creative - gutsy even - but at no point did you get the feeling that these were battles of life and death.
- In the hands of a creative photographer, an artful landscape can be made of any subject from a New England farm to an Inca ruin in Peru.
- And unlike his two compatriots, Mehrjui's work is mostly devoid of the artful interplay between life and art that is so characteristic of their work.

Derivatives

artfulness

noun ˈɑːtf(ə)lnəsˈɑrtfəlnəs

These are questions that the Macalester community frequently asks, although rarely with such artfulness.
Example sentencesExamples
- The fact that the viewer is bound to be swept up in this sentiment owes less to the artfulness of the documentary itself and more to the charisma of its subject.
- The Polaroid is a social product and ultimately generic, yet as a medium it possesses an aesthetic quality that is chosen by its user, bringing artfulness to the realm of consumer photography.
- The Politics of Memory also draws attention to the artfulness of his earlier works.
- Those that knew Levis as a friend, colleague, or teacher sometimes found it puzzling to try to reconcile the good humor, whimsy, and carelessness of the man with the artfulness, erudition, cunning, and darkness of his poetry.

Definition of artful in US English:

artful

adjectiveˈärtfəlˈɑrtfəl

1(of a person or action) clever or skillful, typically in a crafty or cunning way.
her artful wiles
Example sentencesExamples
- A trademark jink and artful cross paved the way for a goal that hauled Everton back into an encounter in which they were 2-0 down.
- He goes to Bath, where Sir Walter is now established with his two elder daughters and Elizabeth's companion Mrs Clay, an artful woman with matrimonial designs on Sir Walter.
- Chelsea's artful and stylish Portuguese manager courts controversy so often that it's clearly part of his game plan to provoke and unsettle the opposition.
- But these artful locutions raise more questions than they answer.
- In this respect it has been a splendidly artful chancellorship that has lasted the remarkable length that it has due in large part to our gullibility and our apparent willingness to let him get away with it.
- He tried an artful variant on the same trick by announcing a stunning personnel decision on the day before Thanksgiving.
- Notice the very, very artful wording.
- United and Arsenal both discovered to their cost just how artful and ruthless this double act can be.
- People assumed that Jones was merely being artful when he spoke of a possible chink in the England line, centring around Charlie Hodgson and Henry Paul.
- It is based on the observation that with a sufficient amount of clever handwaving and artful verbiage, you can interpret any piece of writing as a statement about anything at all.
- But if there is anyone likely to endure in New York Democratic politics, it is this artful deal-maker.
- If you look out for artful and dishonest sorts, you will probably spare yourself a big fiscal setback.
- Some Englishmen, too, may never forgive him for the artful deception that turned a World Cup quarter-final Argentina's way 20 years ago next summer.
- They were led into this cul-de-sac by the champion of artful deception, Bill Clinton.
- I wouldn't dispute the accuracy, I just thought it was remarkably artful, and would expect nothing less of you, Ari.
- The interior designer has done her best to apply some artful cosmetics to a bit of an ugly face.
- In her preface, Hannah declares her book to be a ‘record of plain unvarnished facts’, but a glance at any page shows it to be something far more artful.
- For all the perspective that can be gained through the artful use of analogies from prior campaigns, politics is too chaotic to be governed by rigid determinism.
- And Divided We Fall is so artful that by the time it ends we have recognized all of them as human beings and have recognized ourselves in them.
- Interestingly, artful Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has been looking pleased with himself these past few days now a referendum is almost certainly off.
Synonyms
sly, crafty, cunning, wily, scheming, devious, machiavellian, sneaky, guileful, tricky, conniving, designing, calculating
2Showing creative skill or taste.
an artful photograph of a striking woman
Example sentencesExamples
- Crisp photographs by Bill Milne capture the bright, boldly colored fabrics used for the author's artful, fun designs.
- To adapt, change, or develop requires incorporating the spirit and artful skills of communication into every step of a plan.
- It's artful and creative - gutsy even - but at no point did you get the feeling that these were battles of life and death.
- All the tried-and-tested gripes about it being a waste of taxpayers' money and not being any more artful than, say, the fire extinguisher or the plug socket resounded around the room.
- With an eye for the perfect moment combined with an artful sense of composition, Parke's work's are a stunning evocation of how this country really is.
- In any case, the idea of the soliloquy would greatly influence Browning's poetry, later characterised by its artful monologues, even if it would take years to be used to full effect.
- Or it can be an artful adjunct to your interior design.
- In the hands of a creative photographer, an artful landscape can be made of any subject from a New England farm to an Inca ruin in Peru.
- Considering the artful subtlety found elsewhere, this is a let-down, stripping the film of any resonance with the issues at hand.
- In this arena, Apple may benefit from its consumer focus, artful design, and strong brand equity.
- Such objects set in motion a powerful dynamic whereby the maker uses an artful creation to awaken the mind of the viewer - often in very playful ways.
- Not all of them are original; some are not especially artful.
- It's a song about several songs, and this meta aspect never sounds forced or calculated - instead, it seems artful and intuitive.
- The scenes outdoors and at the well were simple but artful.
- Meals are presented in an artful yet not overly fussy manner.
- The artful dance form called capoeira is widely known as a cultural expression in Brazil, but it's rapidly becoming all the rage in the capital of Angola.
- On the front page of the New York Times for May 15, 2004, you will find one of the most artful photographs from Iraq that I have seen yet.
- Kaufman's film has the better script, artful direction and tremendous performances from the likes of Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Fred Ward.
- It gives me hope that the American public can recognize and appreciate an artful, intelligent film if and when one is actually offered.
- And unlike his two compatriots, Mehrjui's work is mostly devoid of the artful interplay between life and art that is so characteristic of their work.

单词	artful
释义	Definition of artful in English: artful adjective ˈɑːtfʊlˈɑːtf(ə)lˈɑrtfəl 1Clever or skilful, especially in a crafty or cunning way. her artful wiles Example sentencesExamples For all the perspective that can be gained through the artful use of analogies from prior campaigns, politics is too chaotic to be governed by rigid determinism. But these artful locutions raise more questions than they answer. He tried an artful variant on the same trick by announcing a stunning personnel decision on the day before Thanksgiving. I wouldn't dispute the accuracy, I just thought it was remarkably artful, and would expect nothing less of you, Ari. United and Arsenal both discovered to their cost just how artful and ruthless this double act can be. Chelsea's artful and stylish Portuguese manager courts controversy so often that it's clearly part of his game plan to provoke and unsettle the opposition. Some Englishmen, too, may never forgive him for the artful deception that turned a World Cup quarter-final Argentina's way 20 years ago next summer. In her preface, Hannah declares her book to be a ‘record of plain unvarnished facts’, but a glance at any page shows it to be something far more artful. A trademark jink and artful cross paved the way for a goal that hauled Everton back into an encounter in which they were 2-0 down. If you look out for artful and dishonest sorts, you will probably spare yourself a big fiscal setback. In this respect it has been a splendidly artful chancellorship that has lasted the remarkable length that it has due in large part to our gullibility and our apparent willingness to let him get away with it. Notice the very, very artful wording. People assumed that Jones was merely being artful when he spoke of a possible chink in the England line, centring around Charlie Hodgson and Henry Paul. Interestingly, artful Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has been looking pleased with himself these past few days now a referendum is almost certainly off. It is based on the observation that with a sufficient amount of clever handwaving and artful verbiage, you can interpret any piece of writing as a statement about anything at all. The interior designer has done her best to apply some artful cosmetics to a bit of an ugly face. And Divided We Fall is so artful that by the time it ends we have recognized all of them as human beings and have recognized ourselves in them. But if there is anyone likely to endure in New York Democratic politics, it is this artful deal-maker. They were led into this cul-de-sac by the champion of artful deception, Bill Clinton. He goes to Bath, where Sir Walter is now established with his two elder daughters and Elizabeth's companion Mrs Clay, an artful woman with matrimonial designs on Sir Walter. Synonyms sly, crafty, cunning, wily, scheming, devious, Machiavellian, sneaky, guileful, tricky, conniving, designing, calculating shrewd, astute, sharp-witted, sharp, acute, intelligent, clever, alert, canny deceitful, deceptive, duplicitous, cheating, dishonest, disingenuous, underhand, untrustworthy, unscrupulous, double-dealing informal dirty, foxy, shifty, smart British informal fly Australian/New Zealand informal shonky South African informal slim rare vulpine, carny, subtle 2Showing creative skill or taste. an artful photograph of a striking woman Example sentencesExamples With an eye for the perfect moment combined with an artful sense of composition, Parke's work's are a stunning evocation of how this country really is. Crisp photographs by Bill Milne capture the bright, boldly colored fabrics used for the author's artful, fun designs. Such objects set in motion a powerful dynamic whereby the maker uses an artful creation to awaken the mind of the viewer - often in very playful ways. Or it can be an artful adjunct to your interior design. All the tried-and-tested gripes about it being a waste of taxpayers' money and not being any more artful than, say, the fire extinguisher or the plug socket resounded around the room. The artful dance form called capoeira is widely known as a cultural expression in Brazil, but it's rapidly becoming all the rage in the capital of Angola. In this arena, Apple may benefit from its consumer focus, artful design, and strong brand equity. On the front page of the New York Times for May 15, 2004, you will find one of the most artful photographs from Iraq that I have seen yet. To adapt, change, or develop requires incorporating the spirit and artful skills of communication into every step of a plan. Not all of them are original; some are not especially artful. Considering the artful subtlety found elsewhere, this is a let-down, stripping the film of any resonance with the issues at hand. The scenes outdoors and at the well were simple but artful. Meals are presented in an artful yet not overly fussy manner. Kaufman's film has the better script, artful direction and tremendous performances from the likes of Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Fred Ward. It's a song about several songs, and this meta aspect never sounds forced or calculated - instead, it seems artful and intuitive. It gives me hope that the American public can recognize and appreciate an artful, intelligent film if and when one is actually offered. In any case, the idea of the soliloquy would greatly influence Browning's poetry, later characterised by its artful monologues, even if it would take years to be used to full effect. It's artful and creative - gutsy even - but at no point did you get the feeling that these were battles of life and death. In the hands of a creative photographer, an artful landscape can be made of any subject from a New England farm to an Inca ruin in Peru. And unlike his two compatriots, Mehrjui's work is mostly devoid of the artful interplay between life and art that is so characteristic of their work. Derivatives artfulness noun ˈɑːtf(ə)lnəsˈɑrtfəlnəs These are questions that the Macalester community frequently asks, although rarely with such artfulness. Example sentencesExamples The fact that the viewer is bound to be swept up in this sentiment owes less to the artfulness of the documentary itself and more to the charisma of its subject. The Polaroid is a social product and ultimately generic, yet as a medium it possesses an aesthetic quality that is chosen by its user, bringing artfulness to the realm of consumer photography. The Politics of Memory also draws attention to the artfulness of his earlier works. Those that knew Levis as a friend, colleague, or teacher sometimes found it puzzling to try to reconcile the good humor, whimsy, and carelessness of the man with the artfulness, erudition, cunning, and darkness of his poetry. Definition of artful in US English: artful adjectiveˈärtfəlˈɑrtfəl 1(of a person or action) clever or skillful, typically in a crafty or cunning way. her artful wiles Example sentencesExamples A trademark jink and artful cross paved the way for a goal that hauled Everton back into an encounter in which they were 2-0 down. He goes to Bath, where Sir Walter is now established with his two elder daughters and Elizabeth's companion Mrs Clay, an artful woman with matrimonial designs on Sir Walter. Chelsea's artful and stylish Portuguese manager courts controversy so often that it's clearly part of his game plan to provoke and unsettle the opposition. But these artful locutions raise more questions than they answer. In this respect it has been a splendidly artful chancellorship that has lasted the remarkable length that it has due in large part to our gullibility and our apparent willingness to let him get away with it. He tried an artful variant on the same trick by announcing a stunning personnel decision on the day before Thanksgiving. Notice the very, very artful wording. United and Arsenal both discovered to their cost just how artful and ruthless this double act can be. People assumed that Jones was merely being artful when he spoke of a possible chink in the England line, centring around Charlie Hodgson and Henry Paul. It is based on the observation that with a sufficient amount of clever handwaving and artful verbiage, you can interpret any piece of writing as a statement about anything at all. But if there is anyone likely to endure in New York Democratic politics, it is this artful deal-maker. If you look out for artful and dishonest sorts, you will probably spare yourself a big fiscal setback. Some Englishmen, too, may never forgive him for the artful deception that turned a World Cup quarter-final Argentina's way 20 years ago next summer. They were led into this cul-de-sac by the champion of artful deception, Bill Clinton. I wouldn't dispute the accuracy, I just thought it was remarkably artful, and would expect nothing less of you, Ari. The interior designer has done her best to apply some artful cosmetics to a bit of an ugly face. In her preface, Hannah declares her book to be a ‘record of plain unvarnished facts’, but a glance at any page shows it to be something far more artful. For all the perspective that can be gained through the artful use of analogies from prior campaigns, politics is too chaotic to be governed by rigid determinism. And Divided We Fall is so artful that by the time it ends we have recognized all of them as human beings and have recognized ourselves in them. Interestingly, artful Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has been looking pleased with himself these past few days now a referendum is almost certainly off. Synonyms sly, crafty, cunning, wily, scheming, devious, machiavellian, sneaky, guileful, tricky, conniving, designing, calculating 2Showing creative skill or taste. an artful photograph of a striking woman Example sentencesExamples Crisp photographs by Bill Milne capture the bright, boldly colored fabrics used for the author's artful, fun designs. To adapt, change, or develop requires incorporating the spirit and artful skills of communication into every step of a plan. It's artful and creative - gutsy even - but at no point did you get the feeling that these were battles of life and death. All the tried-and-tested gripes about it being a waste of taxpayers' money and not being any more artful than, say, the fire extinguisher or the plug socket resounded around the room. With an eye for the perfect moment combined with an artful sense of composition, Parke's work's are a stunning evocation of how this country really is. In any case, the idea of the soliloquy would greatly influence Browning's poetry, later characterised by its artful monologues, even if it would take years to be used to full effect. Or it can be an artful adjunct to your interior design. In the hands of a creative photographer, an artful landscape can be made of any subject from a New England farm to an Inca ruin in Peru. Considering the artful subtlety found elsewhere, this is a let-down, stripping the film of any resonance with the issues at hand. In this arena, Apple may benefit from its consumer focus, artful design, and strong brand equity. Such objects set in motion a powerful dynamic whereby the maker uses an artful creation to awaken the mind of the viewer - often in very playful ways. Not all of them are original; some are not especially artful. It's a song about several songs, and this meta aspect never sounds forced or calculated - instead, it seems artful and intuitive. The scenes outdoors and at the well were simple but artful. Meals are presented in an artful yet not overly fussy manner. The artful dance form called capoeira is widely known as a cultural expression in Brazil, but it's rapidly becoming all the rage in the capital of Angola. On the front page of the New York Times for May 15, 2004, you will find one of the most artful photographs from Iraq that I have seen yet. Kaufman's film has the better script, artful direction and tremendous performances from the likes of Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Fred Ward. It gives me hope that the American public can recognize and appreciate an artful, intelligent film if and when one is actually offered. And unlike his two compatriots, Mehrjui's work is mostly devoid of the artful interplay between life and art that is so characteristic of their work.
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