artful
adjective
slyly crafty or cunning; deceitful; tricky.
artfully
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a word derived from
artful.
Example Sentences
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As the sardonic lab tech Moers, Mr. Northcote so artfully conceals a sense of humor that he can be hilarious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
One of the thrills of that night in Falmouth was seeing our special guest, Andy Cato from Groove Armada, artfully weaving an array of tracks.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
To make it theatrical, they have also given each of the seven characters weight, artfully rebalancing the narrator’s strong voice in the novella.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Both books are living archives that name the dead and artfully discuss systemic injustice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Her hair was long and golden, curled artfully around her face.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
