artfully-made
|art/ful/ly-made|
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/ˈɑrtfəli meɪd/
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/ˈɑːtfəli meɪd/
(artful)
cleverly skillful
Etymology
Etymology Information
'artfully-made' originates from the word 'artful', which comes from the Old French word 'art', meaning 'skill' or 'craft'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'artful' evolved from the Old French 'art', which was used in Middle English to describe something skillfully done.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'artful' meant 'full of skill', and over time it evolved to describe something cleverly or skillfully made.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
skillfully or cleverly crafted or constructed.
The artfully-made sculpture captivated everyone at the gallery.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 02:36