Artifice Meaning in English
word
ˈɑɹtəfɪs
AR-tuh-fis
ˈɑːtɪfɪs
AA-ti-fis
Definition
A clever trick or method used to deceive or achieve a goal, often by being creative or cunning.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal and literary. Often implies that the trick is clever, but not always honest. Common with words like 'political artifice', 'clever artifice', 'mere artifice'. Not to confuse with 'artifact' (object).
Spanish: artificio - engañoPortuguese (BR): artifício - truquePortuguese (PT): artifício - manhaChinese (Simplified): 诡计 - 花招Chinese (Traditional): 詭計 - 花招Hindi: चालाकी - धोखा (चतुराई)Arabic: حيلة - خدعةBengali: চাতুর্য - কৃত্রিমতা - ছলনাRussian: хитрость - уловка - искусный приёмJapanese: 策略 - 策略的手段Vietnamese: mưu mẹo - tiểu xảoKorean: 계략 - 책략Turkish: hile - ustalıkUrdu: چالاکی - فریب - عیاریIndonesian: tipu daya - muslihat - siasat licik
Example Sentences
The magician used an artifice to amaze the audience.
basic
Her story was an artifice to avoid doing her homework.
basic
Politicians sometimes use artifice to win support.
basic
It was pure artifice—he never intended to return the money.
natural
Her charm was more artifice than sincerity.
natural
Don't be fooled by his polite words—they're just an artifice.
natural