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artistically

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɑɹˈtɪstɪkɫi// UK //ɑːtˈɪstɪkli// ar·tis·ti·cal·ly

adv. in a way that shows great skill and creativity. You use this to describe something that looks beautiful or is done with a lot of talent.

adv. in a manner that demonstrates creative skill, aesthetic sensitivity, or technical proficiency.


SIMPLE

The cake was decorated artistically with colorful flowers.

CONTEXTUAL

The old building was restored artistically to preserve its original style while making it safe for modern use.

COMPLEX

The director's latest film was praised for its artistically rendered landscapes, which captured the harsh beauty of the desert with a level of detail rarely seen in modern cinema.

Origin

From artistic + -ally.

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