artsy

adjective
art·​sy | \ ˈärt-sē How to pronounce artsy (audio) \

Definition of artsy

: arty

Examples of artsy in a Sentence

Her boyfriend is the artsy type.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sure, there are other artsy craft breweries in Orange County (though not many). Paul Hodgins, Daily Pilot, "Adult Beverages: Gunwhale Ales combines beer and art at new location," 3 Sep. 2019 While the tradition of drawing games has been around a long time, French Surrealist André Breton and his group of artsy friends are credited with making Exquisite Corpse popular in the 1920s. Christine Davis | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive.com, "Drawing game Exquisite Corpse becomes basis for Portland art exhibit," 19 Aug. 2019 Even misanthropic loners like Daria deserve a bestie, in this case one who is cynical and artsy. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, "The week in watching: Rhoda and TV besties, couples on the couch, and Sacha Baron Cohen, seriously," 1 Sep. 2019 That included a visit to the beaches of Todos Santos, an artsy town on the west coast that was not at all on the itinerary. New York Times, "Place 10 of 52: In Los Cabos, Beaches Abound, but So Does Generosity," 24 Apr. 2018 Wind down at the new Dossier hotel, which blends artsy and refined with pull-out sofas and kid-friendly welcome gifts. Nina Kokotas Hahn, Condé Nast Traveler, "7 Great Spring Break Trips You Can Still Book," 23 Feb. 2018 On your way, stop for breakfast at Stomping Ground in the artsy Del Ray neighborhood. Patti Nickell, Dallas News, "History comes to life in vibrant Alexandria, Va.," 30 July 2019 Travelers can book a stay between November 13 and February 28 at the New Orleans hotel in the artsy Warehouse District, Ace Hotel Pittsburgh and Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs. Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, "Stay at Any Ace Hotel for 20 Percent Off Right Now," 13 Nov. 2018 The Den, with locations at The Lab in Costa Mesa and downtown Santa Ana, is known for its artsy, counterculture sensibilities and vegetarian and vegan food. Hillary Davis, Daily Pilot, "Gypsy Den café changes its name out of respect for Romani people, who find ‘G-word’ offensive," 26 July 2019

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First Known Use of artsy

1947, in the meaning defined above

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