artful

== English == === Etymology === From art (“skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation”) +‎ -ful (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, with the sense of being full of, tending to, or thoroughly possessing the quality expressed by the noun). === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɑːtf(ʊ)l/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɑɹtf(ə)l/ Hyphenation: art‧ful === Adjective === artful (comparative more artful, superlative most artful) Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious. Not naturally produced; artificial; imitative. Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful. Synonym: adroit (especially) Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning. Synonyms: deceitful, underhand; see also Thesaurus:wily (obsolete) Knowledgeable about the liberal arts; learned, wise. ==== Alternative forms ==== artfull (obsolete) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === === Anagrams === Futral