artistry

[ ahr-ti-stree ]

noun

1. artistic workmanship, effect, or quality.
2. artistic ability.

artistry

/ ˈɑːtɪstrɪ /

noun

1. artistic workmanship, ability, or quality
2. artistic pursuits
3. great skill

Word History and Origins

Origin of artistry¹

First recorded in 1865–70; artist + -ry

Example Sentences

NFL history is incomplete without the connection — part athleticism, part artistry, part magic — between passer and catcher.

From Washington Post

That aversion has only been exacerbated by the repeat appearance of miniatures in horror movies, from the grief-stricken artistry on display in Hereditary to the floor made up of human teeth in Sharp Objects.

From Popular-Science

All I was prepared for was the unprepared creativity of his artistry.

From Washington Post

We’re simply asking to make our artistry and mixology portable, just like we do with food.

From Fortune

Our shoppers have always loved bright colors and patterns, well-made designs, and unique artistry—anything that helps authentically express their personalities and individuality.

From Fortune

She found instead a show of imagination, artistry, and above all, really happy people—and she quickly fell in love.

From The Daily Beast

FDR was a performer whose artistry was the portrayal of easy authority.

From The Daily Beast

Many blended scotches are just as delicious and take even more artistry to make.

From The Daily Beast

Now, access to the consumer is where profits are made, and artistry is getting commoditized.

From The Daily Beast

Having to respond to both sides: the background and the artistry.

From The Daily Beast

It is combative—in the sense that it shapes nature's forces—and it calls for a sense of artistry in its practitioners.

From Project Gutenberg

Claude, the butler, had prepared the table with fine artistry—its center a mass of roses.

From Project Gutenberg

Then followed a doleful imitation of Mr. Charles Chaplin, which proved by its very fiasco the artistry of the original.

From Project Gutenberg

The note of carelessness was maintained—but with artistry to accentuate the extraordinary effect of physique and feature.

From Project Gutenberg

So, too, our festivals have surrendered much of their artistry.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• ability
• accomplishment
• brilliance
• finesse
• flair
• genius
• mastery
• proficiency
• style
• talent
• virtuosity
• workmanship