artful meaning
UK US /ˈɑrtfəl/ 2 syllables
artful (adjective): not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness.
artful has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
artful as an adjective
- not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
- an ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who...exemplified...the most disagreeable traits of his time
- a disingenuous excuse
Synonyms: disingenuous
Similar: distorted
Related forms: artfulness
- marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
- the artful dodger
- an artful choice of metaphors
Opposite: artless
Similar: crafty, cute, designing, deep, elusive, manipulative, pawky
Related forms: artfulness
How to pronounce artful
artful is pronounced /ˈɑrtfəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AR · words ending in UL · 6-letter words
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