Antonyms for artful


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ahrt-fuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑrt fəl


Definition of artful

Origin :
  • 1610s, "learned, well-versed in the (liberal) arts," also "characterized by technical skill," from art (n.) + -ful. Meaning "skilled in adapting means to ends" is from 1739. Related: Artfully; artfulness.
  • adj skillful; cunning
Example sentences :
  • To be "infirm of purpose" is to be at the mercy of the artful or at the disposal of accident.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • If she fell, should he not save his friend from being the dupe of an artful intriguante?
  • Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Is incensed against him for his artful dealings with her, and for his selfish love.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • She raves at him for the artful manner in which he urges Clarissa to marry him.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • A preconcerted, forward, and artful flight, it must undoubtedly appear to them.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • But it can be brilliant, artful, intellectual, full of imagination.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • All the same, she had precious fine arms, that artful Clemence!
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • The gravity and minuteness with which some particulars are related also lend an artful aid.
  • Extract from : « Statesman » by Plato
  • Some have been artful; others artless; others utterly clumsy.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • So artful a fellow would well know what to make of such a privilege.'
  • Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever

Synonyms for artful

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