Word
artiste
UK/ɑːtˈiːst/
Definition
n. a person who is very skilled at a specific job, especially one that requires creativity. It is a slightly old-fashioned word for an actor, singer, or painter.
n. a person who is highly skilled in a particular field, especially one involving creative or performing arts. Often used in a formal or theatrical context.
Examples
“The lead artiste performed a beautiful song on stage.”
“The theater was filled with fans waiting to see the famous artiste take the stage for the opening night.”
Examples
simple
“The lead artiste performed a beautiful song on stage.”
contextual
“The theater was filled with fans waiting to see the famous artiste take the stage for the opening night.”
Etymology
Borrowed from French artiste. Doublet of artist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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