arty
word
Definition
Describes people, things, or styles that seem artistic or creative, often in a way that tries too hard to look like art or be impressive.
Usage & Nuances
"Arty" is informal and can sound negative or mocking, implying someone or something is trying too hard to be artistic. Common with 'arty clothes', 'arty people', or 'arty films'. Not used for genuinely admired art.
Spanish: pretencioso (artístico) - afectado (con arte)Portuguese (BR): afetado (artístico) - pretensioso (de arte)Portuguese (PT): afetado (artístico) - pretensioso (de arte)Chinese (Simplified): 艺术腔 - 装艺术Chinese (Traditional): 藝術腔 - 裝藝術Hindi: कला जैसा दिखने वाला (दिखावटी) - आर्टीArabic: مُتَصَنِّع (في الفن) - يُظهِر الطابع الفنيBengali: শিল্পীমনা - অলঙ্কৃত (অতিরিক্ত চেষ্টায় শিল্পসুলভ দেখানোর চেষ্টা করে এমন)Russian: чересчур художественный - претенциозно артистичныйJapanese: 芸術家ぶった - アートっぽいVietnamese: làm ra vẻ nghệ thuật - kiểu nghệ sĩKorean: 예술가인 척하는 - 지나치게 예술적인Turkish: aşırı sanatsal - sanatçı gibi görünenUrdu: بہت فنکارانہ (نمائش پسند) - مصنوعی فنکارIndonesian: terlalu artistik - sok seniman
Example Sentences
That new café is really arty and popular with students.
basic
He talks in a really arty way, quoting poems all the time.
natural
I liked the movie, but some parts felt too arty for me.
natural
Don't you think the invitations look a bit arty?
natural
She always wears very arty clothes to school.
basic
His room looks so arty with all those paintings.
basic