artful

adjective
UK: /ˈɑːtfʊl/
US: /ˈɑːrtfəl/

  1. Clever in a practical and effective way, often using tricks.

    1. She used artful tricks to get what she wanted from her friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artful negotiator managed to secure a deal that was beneficial for everyone involved. [ ] [ ]

  2. Done with skill and grace; showing artistic skill.

    1. The artful painting hung in the gallery for all to admire. [ ] [ ]
    2. His artful dodging of the question made it clear he was hiding something important. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

crafty ingenious sly skillful cunning

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "artful" in English means: Clever in a practical and effective way, often using tricks., Done with skill and grace; showing artistic skill..

The phonetic transcription of "artful" is /ˈɑːtfʊl/ in British English and /ˈɑːrtfəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "artful": crafty, ingenious, sly, skillful, cunning.

Example usage of "artful": "She used artful tricks to get what she wanted from her friends.". More examples on the page.