: characterized by or showing artistry or artistic talent
The artsy Paloma Picasso chatted up husband Rafael Lopez Sanchez, the Argentine playwright.—
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: showily or pretentiously artistic : arty, artsy-fartsy
For a month, all Edinburgh is a stage, life is a cabaret, and people like me feel comfortable spouting artsy clichés while bingeing on three or four or five performances a day. —Bob Sipchen
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Her boyfriend is the artsy type.
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Embrace your artsy side For those hesitant to deck out their walls, Wright likes incorporating artwork.
—Lia Picard, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Nearby Lewisburg—a small town with an artsy streak—has plenty of galleries, bookstores, and cafes.
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While the kids are at camp: Explore the artsy enclave of Mentone—home to mountain cabins, galleries, and the beloved Wildflower Café.
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Lia Picard, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Nearby Lewisburg—a small town with an artsy streak—has plenty of galleries, bookstores, and cafes.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
The full-length turned 50 at the beginning of March, and those who love the alternative and artsy rocker's music returned to the collection again in droves, turning it into a bestseller once more in the nation that produced one of the most inventive musicians of all time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
While the kids are at camp: Explore the artsy enclave of Mentone—home to mountain cabins, galleries, and the beloved Wildflower Café.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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“Artsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artsy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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