Synonyms of artistry

artistry

noun

ˈär-tə-strē 

as in skill

subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something

the high level of artistry involved in painting miniatures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skill
• skillfulness
• art
• creativity
• cunning
• proficiency
• artfulness
• ease
• talent
• expertise
• adeptness
• cleverness
• craft
• deftness
• experience
• adroitness
• masterfulness
• artifice
• finesse
• aptitude
• inventiveness
• knack
• dexterity
• ingenuity
• knowledge
• flair
• learning
• gift
• expertness
• handiness
• know-how
• bent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• artlessness
• ineptitude
• ineptness
• crudeness
• awkwardness
• clumsiness
• amateurishness
• rudeness
• maladroitness
• inability
• incompetence
• incapacity
• inefficiency
• inadequacy
• ineffectiveness
• incapability
• ineffectuality
• inefficacy
• klutziness
• inadequateness
• ineffectualness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of artistry

What the renewal of those trends convey, however, is more about nostalgia than artistry or social change or pushing the zeitgeist forward. — Sadie Kargman, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

Long honed his skills in Florence, Italy, under prominent painter Pietro Annigoni, bringing a level of classical artistry to these North Carolina frescoes, created in the ‘80s, that feels remarkable for a small mountain community. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

The award will honor the talent and artistry behind the videos, in contrast to how the Vanguard award celebrates the videos themselves, Gillmer said. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2026

Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026