Top synonyms for “artful”: disingenuous, crafty, cunning, cute, deep, designing, distorted, dodgy, and 16 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft“the artful dodger”
- (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”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "artful"?
Common synonyms for "artful" include disingenuous, crafty, cunning, cute, deep, designing. Our thesaurus lists 24 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "artful"?
Antonyms for "artful" include artless. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "artful" mean?
marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft Example: "the artful dodger"
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