How to Pronounce "artful"
word
ˈɑɹtfəɫ
ART-fuhl
ˈɑːtfəl
AAT-fuhl
Definition
Describes someone or something that is very clever, skillful, and often able to achieve goals through ingenuity or by being a bit tricky. Can mean skillful in an artistic way, or in a crafty, sly way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹtfəɫ
British English
ˈɑːtfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ART-fuhl
UK
AAT-fuhl
Listen in Context
The magician was very artful with his tricks.
She gave an artful answer to avoid the question.
The painting showed an artful use of color.
He's always artful when it comes to getting out of trouble.